Page 23 - 1. Aircraft Safety Booklet

General SAFE, EFFECTIVE AND EFFICIENT OPERATIONS 23
• Locate landing areas so that takeoffs and landings are made Under Civil Aviation Rule 91.211
into prevailing winds. Remove or secure any loose items.
• Utilise ridgetops as much as possible. Locate a reasonably
flat area.
• Always establish a wind indicator. Advise incoming pilots of
obstructions. Select an area clear of people, vehicles, trees, Ground safety
poles and wires. Keep bystanders well back from the helicopter.

• Warn incoming pilots if pads are thought to be excessively dusty.
Wet helipads if required.
• Mark all stump tops close to the landing and lift off area with
Fixed wing safety
high-vis paint.

Helicopter safety

3m
15m Approach/
36m departure paths

36m
15m
3m
Aviation radio channels

Landing &
lift off area

Final approach Ground effect area Briefings and
& takeoff area questions