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SN-2019/008: Helicopter Operations - Guidance on Aerodrome Operating Minima for IFR Departures

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The purpose of this Safety Notice is to provide guidance on aerodrome operating minima and the aircraft commander/PIC’s responsibilities for helicopter flights, particularly other than CAT/PT, departing IFR from aerodromes not equipped for instrument departures. This SN supersedes SN 2016/001.

Version 2 corrects links and updates information. Version 3 corrects links and updates information.

Status:
Current
Review comment:
-
Version:
3
Version date:
30-Sept-2025
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