When does SPA.HOFO.130 become applicable?

SPA.HOFO.130 became applicable on 25 August 2016.

In accordance with SPA.HOFO.130, what is the maximum overwater sector distance for VFR flights between offshore locations in Class G airspace?

The overwater sector must be less than 10 NM.

What regulations does SPA.HOFO.130 provide an exception to regarding meteorological conditions?

SPA.HOFO.130 provides an exception to CAT.OP.MPA.247, NCC.OP.180 and SPO.OP.170.

What are the minimum visibility and height requirements for single-pilot VFR flights between offshore locations in Class G airspace during the day, according to SPA.HOFO.130?

For single-pilot VFR flights between offshore locations in Class G airspace during the day, the minimum requirements are a height of 300 feet and visibility of 3 km.

SPA.HOFO.130 Meteorological conditions

Q: Under SPA.HOFO.130, what are the visibility requirements for helicopters operating between offshore locations at night with two pilots?

Helicopters may be operated in flight visibility down to 1500 m, provided the destination or an intermediate structure is continuously visible.

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Regulation (EU) 2016/1199

Notwithstanding CAT.OP.MPA.247, NCC.OP.180 and SPO.OP.170, when flying between offshore locations located in class G airspace where the overwater sector is less than 10 NM, VFR flights may be conducted when the limits are at, or better than, the following:

Minima for flying between offshore locations located in class G airspace
	Day		Night
	Height*	Visibility	Height*	Visibility
Single pilot	300 feet	3 km	500 feet	5 km
Two pilots	300 feet	2 km**	500 feet	5 km***

* The cloud base shall allow flight at the specified height to be below and clear of cloud.

** Helicopters may be operated in flight visibility down to 800 m, provided the destination or an intermediate structure is continuously visible.

*** Helicopters may be operated in flight visibility down to 1 500 m, provided the destination or an intermediate structure is continuously visible.

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Source-Title: SPA.HOFO.130 Meteorological conditions View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-13094 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 25 August, 2016

Entryintoforcedate: 12 August, 2016

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2016/1199 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-SPA

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR