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What is the applicable regulatory framework for the take-off and landing of non-complex helicopters in non-commercial operation?

The regulatory reference for take-offs, the Air Traffic Regulation, Book 5 states:

5.1.1. Helicopter landing and take-off

5.1.1.1. Helicopters for landings and take-offs may use:

  • Aerodromes open to civilian traffic, normally using areas reserved for helicopter manoeuvres, in accordance with the special rules determined for them.
  • Permanent helipads that are specially conditioned aerodromes for use exclusively by helicopters.
  • Possible heliports which are areas that meet the minimum safety requirements for use by helicopters on a temporary basis and subject their use to the permission of the owner of the land, with the exception of helicopters in special operations which are exempt from requesting permission from the owner, due to the characteristics of their operation. The use of these possible heliports shall be limited to a frequency of three landing and take-off operations per month.

In addition, you must:

  • Respect flight limitations according to the airspace in which the potential surface is located, as laid down in the Air Regulations (SERA (Standardised European Rules of Air) Royal Decree 552/2014 and Royal Decree 1180/2018) and what is published in the Aeronautical Information Publications (AIP),
  • Comply with Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 laying down technical requirements and administrative procedures related to air operations pursuant to Regulation (EC) No 216/2008 of the European Parliament and of the Council as applicable.

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