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From: Aus
Originally Posted by RVDT
quite a few pilots were not aware of the meaning or the relevance of the orientation of the "H" marking other than it depicting it is in fact a helipad. The final approach orientation is at 90 degrees to the cross bar of the "H" i.e. in line with the long vertical legs
quite a few pilots were not aware of the meaning or the relevance of the orientation of the "H" marking other than it depicting it is in fact a helipad. The final approach orientation is at 90 degrees to the cross bar of the "H" i.e. in line with the long vertical legs
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From: Sweden
This is for EASA-land;
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CS HPT-DSN.F.520 Heliport identification marking
c) Characteristics:
(1) A heliport identification marking should consist of a letter ‘H’, white in colour. The
dimensions of the ‘H’ marking should be no less than those shown in Figure F-3.
(2) Where the ‘H’ marking is used for a runway-type FATO, its dimensions should be
increased by a factor of 3 (see Figures F-2 and F-3).
(3) A heliport identification marking should be oriented with the cross arm of the ‘H’ at right
angles to the preferred final approach direction
(1) A heliport identification marking should consist of a letter ‘H’, white in colour. The
dimensions of the ‘H’ marking should be no less than those shown in Figure F-3.
(2) Where the ‘H’ marking is used for a runway-type FATO, its dimensions should be
increased by a factor of 3 (see Figures F-2 and F-3).
(3) A heliport identification marking should be oriented with the cross arm of the ‘H’ at right
angles to the preferred final approach direction
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From: Downeast
In FAA land.....
Paragraph 4-3 and Figure 4-1 apply.
For standard helipads.....
"H" is to alined in the direction of landing/take off and a distinct "bar" painted on the surface to depict the preferred appproach direction.
Hospital Pad markings can be different and information on that follows the above referenced section as additional information.
https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/..._Heliports.pdf
Paragraph 4-3 and Figure 4-1 apply.
For standard helipads.....
"H" is to alined in the direction of landing/take off and a distinct "bar" painted on the surface to depict the preferred appproach direction.
Hospital Pad markings can be different and information on that follows the above referenced section as additional information.
https://www.faa.gov/documentLibrary/..._Heliports.pdf
