JO 7110.65 — Air Traffic Control

JO 7110.65 3-11-3

HELICOPTER/POWERED‐LIFT DEPARTURE SEPARATION

This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.

Separate a departing helicopter or powered‐lift aircraft from other helicopters or powered‐lift aircraft by ensuring that it does not takeoff until one of the following conditions exists:

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Helicopters or powered‐lift aircraft performing air‐taxiing operations within the boundary of the airport are considered to be taxiing aircraft.

A preceding, departing helicopter or powered‐lift aircraft has left the takeoff area. (See FIG 3-11-1.) FIG 3-11-1 Helicopter Departure Separation

A preceding, arriving helicopter or powered‐lift aircraft has taxied off the landing area. (See FIG 3-11-2.) FIG 3-11-2 Helicopter Departure Separation

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