Restricitions to performance such as CAT A and Class 1 approaches are not an issue in the USA. One of the problems is there is the requirement for a smooth, flat, level landing area as well as approach angles and obstacle clearance issues the prevent those profiles from being used except at Heliports, Airports, and some Heli-decks.
We are not obliged to fly that way....and generally do not.
With the prevalence of Single Engine EMS helicopters....that pretty much rules such ideas moot anyway.
I would not fly a Single Engine Helicopter at night doing EMS as I am far too old and wise to do that. I got broke in on big multi's in '68 and got to like the comfort of two engines. Had I been a Marine...I would have opted to fly the 53E as it has three engines.
As to the RAF not funding even single slot at the HAI Wire course.....that does not surprise me one single bit. After all....they do not issue coloured pencils there and the Wellington Theorem applies.
Last edited by SASless; 11th Jan 2013 at 21:23.