Helicopter Pilots

26 Feb

Helicopter Flight Planning with Windy

February 27, 2025
By helipaddy one
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This guide outlines how helicopter pilots can enhance flight planning by integrating Helipaddy with Windy. It details the process of generating a GPX route in Helipaddy, saving it to cloud storage, and uploading it to Windy for comprehensive weather analysis. This combination improves situational awareness and safety during flights.

23 Jan

Pilots, Site Owners

Steps to Get Your Helipad Approved for International Flights

January 23, 2025
By helipaddy one
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11 Jan

Pilots

Helipaddy Radius feature

March 6, 2025
By helipaddy one
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11 Dec

Industry News, Pilots

London Control Zones Weather minima

December 11, 2024
By helipaddy one
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05 Nov

Pilots, Site Owners

Third Party Liability in Helicopter Operations

November 5, 2024
By helipaddy one
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Third-party liability is a critical issue for helicopter landing site owners and pilots, with potential legal and financial repercussions. Misunderstandings can lead to damages or injuries during operations at unconventional sites. Effective communication, adequate insurance, and coordination tools like Helipaddy are essential for mitigating risks and enhancing safety in helicopter operations.

03 Oct

Pilots, Site Owners

Enhance Helipad Safety with FEC Heliports Lighting Products

January 23, 2025
By helipaddy one
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26 Sep

Landing Guides, Pilots

Schengen Area VFR Flight Rules

September 26, 2024
By helipaddy one
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In 2024, VFR flight plans are generally not required within the Schengen Area unless specific conditions apply. UK introduces Universal Permission to Travel (UPT) through the ETA scheme.

09 Sep

Industry News, Pilots

GAR Forms as of 2024

September 9, 2024
By helipaddy one
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The UK Government’s new Universal Permission to Travel (UPT) scheme integrates digital immigration protocols into the sGAR system, requiring pilots to submit Advance Passenger Information (API) and ensuring compliance with new Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) rules for non-visa nationals. The initiative phases out physical documents, enhances border security, and enforces carrier liability for proper documentation.

11 Aug

Pilots

UK Aviation Fuel Duty Clawback: How to Claim Rebates

March 7, 2025
By helipaddy one

In the UK, individuals can claim a fuel duty rebate when flying Avgas-powered British registered civil aircraft internationally. The rebate, which is not dependent on fuel usage during the flight, can be claimed online within two years from the export date. JetA1 generally escapes duty, but declarations are necessary for private pleasure flying.

07 Aug

Pilots, Safety, Subscribe to Blog

Confined Area Take off’s

March 8, 2025
By Andrew Brandt

This article guides helicopter pilots through various take-off techniques, considering site obstacles, required performance, and differences between single and multi-engine helicopters. It addresses common causes of accidents during take-off, such as mechanical failures, weather conditions, weight and balance issues, and insufficient training, offering insights into safe practices and necessary precautions to mitigate these risks.