Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 91 : General Aviation and Operating Flight RulesSubpart 8 : Performance Operating Limitations91.08.2 Helicopter operating limitations |
(1) | Except as provided in Part 127, performance Class 3 helicopters shall only be operated in conditions of weather and light, and over such routes and diversions therefrom, which may permit a safe forced landing to be executed in the event of an engine failure. |
(2) | The provisions of subregulation (1) shall apply to performance Class 2 helicopters prior to the take-off decision point or after passing the landing decision point. |
(3) | Only performance Class 1 helicopters shall be permitted to operate from elevated heliports in built-up urban areas. |