GM1 SPA.HEMS.120 HEMS
operating minima
REDUCED VISIBILITY
(a) In the rule the ability to reduce the visibility for short periods has been included. This will allow the commander to assess the risk of flying temporarily into reduced visibility against the need to provide emergency medical service, taking into account the advisory speeds included in Table 1. Since every situation is different it was not felt appropriate to define the short period in terms of absolute figures. It is for the commander to assess the aviation risk to third parties, the crew and the aircraft such that it is proportionate to the task, using the principles of GM1 SPA.HEMS.100(a).
[applicable until 24 May 2024 —
ED Decision 2012/019/R]
(a) The ability to reduce the visibility for short periods will allow the commander to assess the risk of flying temporarily into reduced visibility against the need to provide emergency medical service, taking into account the advisory speeds included in Table 1. Since every situation is different it was not felt appropriate to define the short period in terms of absolute figures. It is for the commander to assess the aviation risk to third parties, the crew and the aircraft such that it is proportionate to the task, using the principles of GM1 SPA.HEMS.100(a).
[applicable from 25 May 2024 — ED Decision
2023/007/R]
(b) When flight with a visibility of less than 5 km is permitted, the forward visibility should not be less than the distance travelled by the helicopter in 30 seconds so as to allow adequate opportunity to see and avoid obstacles (see table below).
Table 1
Operating
minima – reduced visibility
|
Visibility (m) |
Advisory speed (kt) |
|
800 |
50 |
|
1 500 |
100 |
|
2 000 |
120 |
Helicopter Emergency Medical Service (HEMS) operations can temporarily reduce visibility below standard minimums. The pilot in command assesses risks to crew, aircraft, and public, balancing mission urgency with safety. Reduced visibility requires speeds allowing obstacle avoidance within 30 seconds flight distance, referencing provided speed/visibility guidelines.
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