Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 128 : Helicopter Aerial Work and Certain Other Air Service OperationsSubpart 7 : Flight OperationsDivision One : General128.07.6 Minimum flight altitudes |
| (1) | The operator shall establish minimum flight altitudes for all operations carried out in accordance with IFR and the methods to determine such minimum flight altitudes for all segments to be flown which provide the required terrain clearance, taking into account the performance operating limitations referred to in Subpart 8 of this Part and the minimum altitudes prescribed in regulation 91.06.32. |
| (2) | The operator shall take into account, when establishing minimum flight altitudes— |
| (a) | the accuracy with which the position of the helicopter can be determined; |
| (b) | the possible inaccuracies in the indications of the altimeters used; |
| (c) | the characteristics of the terrain in the areas where operations are to be conducted; |
| (d) | the probability of encountering unfavourable meteorological conditions; and |
| (e) | possible inaccuracies in aeronautical charts. |
| (3) | The operator shall specify in its operations manual the procedures used to determine the minimum altitudes to be flown in order to meet the obstacle clearance requirements specified in regulation 91.06.32(2). |