Helicopter SE IFR
All :
In the UK, the ANO prohibits single engined helicopters from flying IFR.
My understanding is that this is partly a result of the legislation, but mostly because most SE light helicopters are not certified for flight in IMC. The only exception I can think of is the B206 at Bristow's at Norwich, but that's got SAS installed.
So then - the real questions :
1. Do any countries allow helicopter SE IFR, or are we back to the certification issue again ?
2. Anyone know of any SE helicopter which is certified for IMC flight ? If not, what would be required to certify them ? SAS, anti-ice, redundant systems ?
I think the UK military Gazelles are equipped with 3-axis SAS - are they certified IMC, albeit under different rules ?