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Old 16th Oct 2008, 15:47
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JimL
 
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It is unlikely that any HEMS operation will be capable of PC1 at the HEMS Operating Site (scene).

All Category A procedures require the surface, size and obstacle environment to be established by survey; PC1 requires that all obstacles be cleared OEI by 35ft -for approach, balked landing, take-off and continued take-off. It is obvious that this is not possible at the HEMS Operating Site.

'Hostile' is absolutely correct that PC2 is the best that can be achieved.

Jim
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