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Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)

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Civil Aviation Regulations, 2011

Part 138 : Air Ambulance Operations

Subpart 6 : Flight Operations

138.06.3 Landings

 

(1) The PIC of an aircraft engaged in an air ambulance operation is exempted from the prohibition to land on a public road in terms of regulation 91.06.1(b).

 

(2) The PIC of a helicopter engaged in an air ambulance operation is exempted from the restrictions imposed by regulation 91.07.4(2) in terms of subregulation (b) of said regulation.

 

(3) Notwithstanding the provisions of subregulations (1) and (2), the PIC shall make use of these privileges only if no viable alternative landing place exists and while taking extreme care for the safety of the aircraft and property and persons on the ground.

 

(4) The manual of procedure of the operator shall clearly state conditions under which landings at non-registered landing areas may be carried out.