When assessing hover out of ground effect (HOGE) capability for HEMS training sites, what specific factor is mentioned in the guidance?

The performance margins regarding HOGE capability should consider the expected average temperature for the exercise.

Which EASA decision and regulation does this guidance material (GM2) support?

It supports ED Decision 2023/007/R and relates to compliance with SPA.HEMS.125(c)(3)(ii), under the broader requirement of CAT.POL.H.305(b)(1).

What is the purpose of the risk assessment mentioned in GM2 SPA.HEMS.125(c)(3)?

The purpose is to define HEMS operating sites used for training and checking, for compliance with SPA.HEMS.125(c)(3)(ii), regarding take-off and landing performance.

Which specific sub-paragraph of SPA.HEMS.125 does this guidance address?

It addresses SPA.HEMS.125(c)(3), specifically sub-paragraph (c)(3)(ii).

Are escape routes mentioned as a consideration in the risk assessment for HEMS training sites?

Yes, any defined escape routes during operations may be considered.

What weather-related factors are listed in the guidance for defining HEMS operating sites?

Site weather conditions and operating limitations, as well as prevalent winds, are listed.

Does the guidance mention the direction of approach to the operating site as a factor?

Yes, the direction of the approach to the operating site is listed as a factor.

GM2 SPA.HEMS.125(c)(3) Performance requirements for HEMS operations

Q: What elements may be considered in the risk assessment for defining HEMS operating sites used for training and checking, as per the guidance to SPA.HEMS.125(c)(3)?

The risk assessment may consider: (a) altitude; (b) direction of the approach to the operating site; (c) prevalent winds; (d) site weather conditions and operating limitations; (e) whether there are safe forced landing options, the helicopter has flyaway capability, or none of these; (f) performance margins regarding hover out of ground effect (HOGE) capability, considering the expected average temperature for exercise; (g) any defined escape routes during operations; (h) the maximum number of people on board during manoeuvres in addition to the flight crew and technical crew members.

Q: In the context of HEMS training and checking operating sites, what does the guidance say about considering forced landing options and flyaway capability?

The risk assessment may consider whether there are safe forced landing options, the helicopter has flyaway capability, or none of these.

Q: Does the guidance list the maximum number of people on board as a factor for defining HEMS training operating sites?

Yes, it includes the maximum number of people on board during manoeuvres in addition to the flight crew and technical crew members.

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GM2 SPA.HEMS.125(c)(3) Performance requirements for HEMS operations

ED Decision 2023/007/R

TAKE-OFF AND LANDING PERFORMANCE — HEMS OPERATING SITES USED FOR TRAINING AND CHECKING

The operator’s risk assessment required under CAT.POL.H.305(b)(1) may take into consideration the following elements pertaining to take-off and landing performance when defining such HEMS operating sites, for the purpose of compliance with SPA.HEMS.125(c)(3)(ii):

(a) altitude;

(b) direction of the approach to the operating site;

(d) site weather conditions and operating limitations;

(e) whether there are safe forced landing options, the helicopter has flyaway capability, or none of these;

(f) performance margins regarding hover out of ground effect (HOGE) capability, considering the expected average temperature for exercise;

(g) any defined escape routes during operations;

(h) the maximum number of people on board during manoeuvres in addition to the flight crew and technical crew members.

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Source-Title: GM2 SPA.HEMS.125(c)(3) Performance requirements for HEMS operations View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-21115 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Amendedby: Issue 1, Amendment 14

Applicabilitydate: 25 May, 2024

Entryintoforcedate: 29 June, 2023

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2023/007/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-SPA

Typeofcontent: GM to IR (Guidance material to implementing rule)

Parentir: SPA.HEMS.125 Performance requirements for HEMS operations

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR