Originally Posted by
ShyTorque
Things may have changed since I was CP at a police air support unit but I’m fairly sure that they are still classed as public transport so will require a licensed airfield. I’m not sure how DSA could be used again without at least some basic relevant facilities for fixed wing aircraft, eg runway lighting for night ops. Presumably they would need a formal IMC letdown - the previous facilities and letdowns have been decommissioned.
Hi Shy
From the licence point view, this is not required for aeroplanes under 5700kg or helicopters under 3175kg (except scheduled flights) or for aircraft flying under a police air operator’s certificate.
It’s been a while since I had to have my head buried in the books too, so apologies if I haven’t got that quite right.
Cheers
TeeS