Public Service Commission Act, 1997
R 385
Civil Aviation Act, 2009 (Act No. 13 of 2009)RegulationsCivil Aviation Regulations, 2011Part 128 : Helicopter Aerial Work and Certain Other Air Service OperationsSubpart 8 : Helicopter Performance Operating LimitationsDivision Four : Class 3 Helicopter128.08.11 Take-off |
| (1) | The operator of a Class 3 helicopter shall ensure that the take-off mass of the helicopter does not exceed the maximum permitted take-off mass specified for a hover inside ground effect with all power units operating at take-off power at the pressure altitude and ambient temperature at the take-off site. |
| (2) | For the purposes of this regulation, hover inside ground effect performance data shall include consideration of loss of ground cushion as a result of strong winds. |
| (3) | The operator shall ensure that the take-off flight path clears all obstacles as specified in technical standard 128.08.3 of Document SA-CATS-128 until it can comply with the provisions of regulation 128.08.12. |
