Do any of the North Sea helicopter operators use any form of stabilised approach criteria for normal instrument approaches to airports, as we do in the airlines? For example, 1000ft in IMC or 500ft in VMC. If not stable we go around, no debate.
Yes. Used in Norway by CHC. Used onshore and offshore, IFR or VFR. All approaches must be stabilized and checked as such or else a go around is mandatory.