In the CASA module context, what is the difference between Air Law and Operational Procedures?

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The main idea is that Air Law defines the rules and responsibilities that must be followed, while Operational Procedures describe how to operate safely within those rules. Air Law covers regulatory requirements, licensing and certification, airspace rules, flight rules, and the duties and accountability of pilots, operators, and maintainers. It’s the legal framework you must comply with. Operational Procedures, on the other hand, are the practical methods used day to day to fly safely and consistently—standard operating procedures, safety procedures, checklists, normal and abnormal/emergency procedures, navigation workflows, and radio/communications practices. They provide the consistent ways to perform tasks within the legal framework. Weather and navigation aren’t the defining domains of Air Law versus Operational Procedures; weather is a broader operational consideration, not what the law primarily prescribes. So the correct view is that Air Law covers regulatory requirements and responsibilities, while Operational Procedures cover standard operating practices and safety procedures.