Definition - Complex helicopter

Definition: Complex helicopter

A helicopter is considered complex if it meets at least one of the following criteria:

• certificated for a maximum take-off mass exceeding 3 175 kg; or,
• certificated for a maximum passenger seating configuration of more than nine; or,
• certificated for operation with a minimum crew of two pilots.

Further Information

• Links

  • Swiss Helicopter Association (SHA)
  • SHeV Schweiz. Helikopterverband
  • European Helicopter Safety Team (EHEST)
  • Vertical Aviation Safety Team - VAST

• Documents

  • Liste aller vom BAZL beaufsichtigten Helikopter-Betreiber

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