SPA.PINS-VFR.100 Helicopter point-in-space (PinS) approaches and departures with reduced VFR minima

(a)The operator shall only use reduced VFR operating minima where both of the following conditions are met:

(1)the operations are not conducted under a HEMS approval;

(2)the operator has been granted an approval by the competent authority.

(b)Reduced VFR operating minima shall apply only to a helicopter flight that includes a segment flown under IFR, and only in one of the following cases:

(1)the segment of the flight flown under VFR takes place immediately after a helicopter PinS approach with the intention of landing at a nearby heliport or operating site;

(2)the segment of the flight flown under VFR takes place immediately after a helicopter PinS approach with the intention of conducting hoist operations at a nearby HEC or HHO site;

(3)the segment of the flight flown under VFR is a departure with the intention of transitioning to IFR at a nearby initial departure fix.

(c)The operator shall define operating procedures that are applicable when flying with reduced VFR operating minima.

(d)The operator shall ensure that the flight crew members are experienced and trained to operate with reduced VFR operating minima.