non-hostile environment
EASA defines “non-hostile environment” in one regulation. The wording below is reproduced verbatim from the EASA Easy Access Rules, with a link to the paragraph it comes from.
‘non-hostile environment’ means an environment in which:
(a)a safe forced landing can be accomplished;
(b)the rotorcraft occupants or the VCA occupants can be protected from the elements; and’;
(c)search and rescue response/capability is provided consistent with the anticipated exposure.
In any case, those parts of a congested area with adequate safe forced landing areas shall be considered non-hostile;
(83)[deleted with Reg. (EU) 2021/2237]
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