Combining Mixed-Use Flight Operations Safely at Airports (2016) / Chapter Skim
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53 A rotorcraft is a heavier-than-air aircraft that depends principally on the lift generated by one or more rotors for its support in flight (14 CFR 1)
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54 same can apply to uncontrolled airports. An airport manager does have a challenge in disseminating information about the airport's preferred flight and/or taxi routes because the FAA does not depict defined surfaces for air or hover taxiing of helicopters or final approach and takeoff paths on airport diagrams.
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55 Helicopters can legally operate in visual conditions if they remain clear of clouds with at least ½-mi visibility during the day and 1-mi visibility at night. The low visibility allowances mean helicopters must stay clear of instrument approach and departure paths of regular aircraft if operating VFR.
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56 an HLZ, an airport operator needs to consider a helicopter's movement on the ground, which includes taxiing, parking, servicing, and storage. Design of heliports and helipads for federally obligated airports is described in AC 150/5390-2C (FAA 2012f)
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57 Because aircraft operate most effectively when taking off or landing into the wind, two or more approach/departure paths are recommended, as a way to provide greater safety and operational flexibility during varying wind conditions. The placement of one or more windsocks in the vicinity of the landing zone can enhance a pilot's situational awareness.
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58 AIM, AC 91-32B, AC 91-42D, and the Helicopter Flying Handbook provide information on safety in and around helicopters (FAA 2014c, 1997, 1983c, 2012a)
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59 • Provide access means for rescue and firefighting services. • Provide means for snow removal operations and equipment.
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60 Noise generated by helicopter operation has been a source of conflict and concern for certain airport operators and communities. In Docket No.
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61 they fall into the LSA category (see chapter twelve)
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