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Helicopter Safety Guidelines Released

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Key Takeaways:

  • The new Helicopter Pilots Model Code of Conduct (HMCC) provides comprehensive guidelines for pilots to navigate ambiguous situations, interpret regulations, and minimize risk in various helicopter operations.
  • Developed by safety-minded volunteers and overseen by a permanent editorial board, the HMCC covers a wide range of operations, from primary instruction to commercial flights, across seven sections.
  • Designed to go beyond minimum requirements, the HMCC offers adaptable standards that operators can modify to fit their specific needs rather than strict adherence.
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Helicopter pilots looking for guidelines for situations not covered by checklists, procedures or operating manuals can now get help from a new set of standards called the Helicopter Pilots Model Code of Conduct. The document was designed to help pilots interpret ambiguous regulations and to provide criteria for how to operate their helicopters while minimizing the risk of flying.

The HMCC covers a wide variety of helicopter operations, from primary instruction to commercial flight operations. Seven sections make up the HMCC including general responsibilities, training and proficiency, security and the use of technology.

Pia Bergqvist

Pia Bergqvist joined FLYING in December 2010. A passionate aviator, Pia started flying in 1999 and quickly obtained her single- and multi-engine commercial, instrument and instructor ratings. After a decade of working in general aviation, Pia has accumulated almost 3,000 hours of flight time in nearly 40 different types of aircraft.

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