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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 |
Originally Posted by megan
(Post 11802227)
Never heard of it RVDT, do you have a reference per chance? Many thanks.
This is for EASA-land; Link 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 |
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 |
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