CAT.OP.MPA.192 Selection of aerodromes and operating sites - helicopters

• Regulation (EU) 2021/1296 found in: Air Operations (965/2012) Part-ARO Part-ORO Part-CAT Part-SPA Part-NCC Part-NCO Part-SPO (Sep 2023)

CAT.OP.MPA.192 Selection of aerodromes and operating sites – helicopters Regulation (EU) 2021/1296 (a) For flights under instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), the operator shall select a take‑off alternate aerodrome within one-hour flying time at normal cruising speed if it is not possible to return to the site of departure for meteorological reasons. (b) At the planning stage, for each instrument flight rules (IFR) flight, the operator shall select and specify in the operational and air traffic services (ATS) flight plans one or more aerodromes or operating sites so that two safe-landing options are available during normal operation, except as provided for under point [SPA.HOFO.120(b)](#_DxCrossRefBm318086233). (c) The operator shall apply appropriate safety margins to flight planning to take into account a possible deterioration of the available forecast meteorological conditions at the estimated time of landing. (d) For each IFR flight, the operator shall ensure that sufficient means are available to navigate to and land at the destination aerodrome or at any destination alternate aerodrome in the event of loss of capability for the intended approach and landing operation. CAT.OP.MPA.192 Selection of aerodromes and operating sites – helicopters Regulation (EU) 2021/1296 (a) For flights under instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), the operator shall select a take‑off alternate aerodrome within one-hour flying time at normal cruising speed if it is not possible to return to the site of departure for meteorological reasons. (b) At the planning stage, for each instrument flight rules (IFR) flight, the operator shall select and specify in the operational and air traffic services (ATS) flight plans one or more aerodromes or operating sites so that two safe-landing options are available during normal operation, except as provided for under point [SPA.HOFO.120(b)](#_DxCrossRefBm927678613). (c) The operator shall apply appropriate safety margins to flight planning to take into account a possible deterioration of the available forecast meteorological conditions at the estimated time of landing. (d) For each IFR flight, the operator shall ensure that sufficient means are available to navigate to and land at the destination aerodrome or at any destination alternate aerodrome in the event of loss of capability for the intended approach and landing operation. #### CAT.OP.MPA.192 Selection of aerodromes and operating sites – helicopters *Regulation (EU) 2021/1296* (a) For flights under instrument meteorological conditions (IMC), the operator shall select a take‑off alternate aerodrome within one-hour flying time at normal cruising speed if it is not possible to return to the site of departure for meteorological reasons. (b) At the planning stage, for each instrument flight rules (IFR) flight, the operator shall select and specify in the operational and air traffic services (ATS) flight plans one or more aerodromes or operating sites so that two safe-landing options are available during normal operation, except as provided for under point [SPA.HOFO.120(b)](#_DxCrossRefBm523088168). (c) The operator shall apply appropriate safety margins to flight planning to take into account a possible deterioration of the available forecast meteorological conditions at the estimated time of landing. (d) For each IFR flight, the operator shall ensure that sufficient means are available to navigate to and land at the destination aerodrome or at any destination alternate aerodrome in the event of loss of capability for the intended approach and landing operation.