FAQ Answer

FAQ Answer

A Complex Motor Powered Aircraft is defined as “>3175Kg, certified for >9 Passengers, minimum of two pilots”. Is it complex if the aircraft meets all or one or more of the criteria?

‘Complex’ in relation to a helicopter means ‘certificated’ with any one, or more, of the conditions stated i.e. Or not And. The definition may be found in Article 3 of the EASA Basic Regulation (EC 216/2008). (last updated September 2012)


Flight Operations - Helicopters Specific

  1. Once the EU Cover Regulation for Air Operations is in place, is the United Kingdom’s primary legislation still required?
  2. When will the amended Air Navigation Order be drafted, published and live?
  3. A Complex Motor Powered Aircraft is defined as “>3175Kg, certified for >9 Passengers, minimum of two pilots”. Is it complex if the aircraft meets all or one or more of the criteria?
  4. Do offshore operations include operations to motor yachts?
  5. Will the CAA no longer issue permissions to fly into heliports such as Battersea under PC2?
  6. Will an operator be able to convert to compliance with EASA Implementing Rules faster than the end of the derogation period?
  7. Will there be a need for a Specific Approval on Localiser Performance with Vertical Guidance (LPV) procedures?
  8. AMC3 ORO.MLR.100 Operations Manual – general, states: “2 Notwithstanding 1, an OM that is compiled in accordance with JAR-OPS 3 amendment 5 may be considered to be compliant.” Does this mean that no amendments are therefore required for such Manuals?
  9. Part SPA, where will it fit into the OM?
  10. Will Technical Crew have to adhere to an FLT?
  11. If the CAA applies the maximum derogation period, will an Operator be able to operate to PART-SPO?