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This page describes basic circuit R.T. for helicopters.

Usually given initial clearance for 'lift-off' (take-off clearance follwoed by circuit instructions, QFE and wind:

e.g. 'G-OCOV cleared lift off (take off), circuits left hand, grass runway 24, not above 700 ft, QFE 1004, wind 230 degrees 7 kts.'

Crossing of a runway may be required:

e.g. 'G-OV, cross runway 23'.

or 'G-OV, hold position, landing DC-9 runway 23'.

or 'G-OV, after the departing Cessna 210, cross runway 23, report vacated'.

Notes:

	1. Normally helicopter movements are permitted to continue without the usual standard R/T circuit calls used in the fixed wing circuit.
	2. The helicopter circuit being operated within the fixed wing circuit and below (i.e. helicopters 700 ft. QFE, fixed wing 1,000 ft. QFE).
	3. Call may be required if more than one helicopter is in the circuit.
	4. Helcopters should howver 'listen out' at all times

Leaving the Circuit

Clearance to leave the circuit will usually include direction to which helicopter wishes to leave the airfield, a height (or altitude restriction, in order to allow for vertical separation between circuit traffic and the departing helicopter) and a pressure setting (QNH).e.g. 'G-OCOV, leave the circuit on track to the south east, VFR, not above 700 ft., QNH 1013.

Joining Circuit

Similarly, height restriction may be imposed:

e.g. 'G-OV, join not above above 500 ft., VFR, QFE 1004, report airfield in sight

then: 'G-OV, report airfield boundary'

then: 'G-OV, cross runway 23, clear to land, wind 230 degrees 10 kts'

or: 'G-OV, land at the helicopter H, wind 230 degrees 10 kts'

*or: 'G-OV, land at your discretion'

* - if landing site is out of view of ATC or if AFIS in operation.'

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