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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;

(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.

[applicable from 25 May 2024 — ED Decision 2023/007/R]

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