What are the minimum flight time requirements for a CPL(H) holder to act as commander in CAT operations on a single-pilot helicopter when operating under IFR?

They must have a minimum of 700 hours total flight time on helicopters, including 300 hours as pilot-in-command. The total flight time must include 100 hours under IFR, of which up to 50 hours of instrument time performed on an FFS(H) level B or FTD level 3 qualification or higher qualified for instrument training may be credited.

What is the substitution rate for co-pilot hours to replace pilot-in-command hours for the 300-hour requirement under IFR?

The substitution rate is 2 hours of flight time as co-pilot for 1 hour of flight time as pilot-in-command.

Is a valid instrument rating an acceptable alternative to the 300-hour flight time requirement for night VMC operations?

Yes, a valid instrument rating is an acceptable alternative to the 300-hour flight time requirement for night VMC operations.

What is the minimum total flight time on helicopters required for a CPL(H) holder to act as commander under IFR, and what is the minimum under IFR?

The minimum total flight time on helicopters is 700 hours, and the minimum under IFR is 100 hours.

What is the requirement for pilot-in-command hours for a CPL(H) holder to act as commander under VMC at night without an instrument rating?

They must have 100 hours as pilot-in-command as part of the 300 hours of flight time on helicopters.

What is the requirement for pilot flying hours at night for a CPL(H) holder to act as commander under VMC at night without an instrument rating?

They must have 10 hours as pilot flying at night.

What is the total flight time on helicopters required for a CPL(H) holder to act as commander under VMC at night without an instrument rating?

They must have 300 hours of flight time on helicopters.

What is the requirement for the 100 hours under IFR for CPL(H) commanders, and what is the maximum credit from FFS(H) level B or FTD level 3?

The 100 hours under IFR must be included in the total flight time on helicopters, and up to 50 hours of instrument time performed on an FFS(H) level B or FTD level 3 qualification or higher qualified for instrument training may be credited.

ORO.FC.H.250 Commanders holding a CPL(H)

Q: Can a CPL(H) holder substitute the 300 hours as pilot-in-command required for IFR operations, and if so, how?

Yes, the 300 hours as pilot-in-command may be substituted by hours operating as co-pilot within an established multi-pilot crew system prescribed in the operations manual, on the basis of 2 hours of flight time as co-pilot for 1 hour of flight time as pilot-in-command.

Q: What are the alternative requirements for a CPL(H) holder to act as commander in CAT operations on a single-pilot helicopter when operating under VMC at night?

They must either hold a valid instrument rating, or have 300 hours of flight time on helicopters, including 100 hours as pilot-in-command and 10 hours as pilot flying at night.

Q: How many hours of instrument time performed on an FFS(H) level B or FTD level 3 qualification or higher can be credited towards the 100 hours under IFR required for CPL(H) commanders?

Up to 50 hours of instrument time performed on an FFS(H) level B or FTD level 3 qualification or higher qualified for instrument training may be credited towards the 100 hours under IFR.

Q: What are the specific night flying requirements for a CPL(H) holder without an instrument rating to act as commander under VMC at night?

They must have 300 hours of flight time on helicopters, including 100 hours as pilot-in-command and 10 hours as pilot flying at night.

Q: Can instrument time on an FFS(H) level B or FTD level 3 be credited towards the 100 hours under IFR, and if so, what is the maximum credit?

Yes, up to 50 hours of instrument time performed on an FFS(H) level B or FTD level 3 qualification or higher qualified for instrument training may be credited towards the 100 hours under IFR.

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ORO.FC.H.250 Commanders holding a CPL(H)

Regulation (EU) 2021/2237

(a) Holders of a CPL(H) (helicopter) shall only act as commanders in CAT operations on a single‑pilot helicopter if:

(1) when operating under IFR, they have a minimum of 700 hours total flight time on helicopters, including 300 hours as pilot-in-command. The total flight time on helicopters shall include 100 hours under IFR. Up to 50 hours instrument time performed on an FFS(H) level B or FTD level 3 qualification or higher qualified for instrument training, may be credited towards the 100 hours. The 300 hours as pilot-in-command may be substituted by hours operating as co-pilot within an established multi-pilot crew system prescribed in the operations manual on the basis of 2 hours of flight time as co-pilot for 1 hour flight time as pilot-in command;

(2) when operating under visual meteorological conditions (VMC) at night, he/she has:

(i) a valid instrument rating; or

(ii) 300 hours of flight time on helicopters, including 100 hours as pilot-in-command and 10 hours as pilot flying at night.

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Source-Title: ORO.FC.H.250 Commanders holding a CPL(H) View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-12031 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 30 October, 2022

Entryintoforcedate: 5 January, 2022

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2021/2237 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ORO

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR