GM2 SPA.HEMS.125(c)(3) Performance requirements for HEMS operations

• ED Decision 2023/007/R found in: Air Operations (965/2012) Part-ARO Part-ORO Part-CAT Part-SPA Part-NCC Part-NCO Part-SPO (Feb 2025)

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)](#_DxCrossRefBm927678852) 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)](#_DxCrossRefBm927677642): (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. 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)](#_DxCrossRefBm318086472) 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)](#_DxCrossRefBm318085278): (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]* ##### 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)](#_DxCrossRefBm523088408) 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)](#_DxCrossRefBm523087151): (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.