8. Airfields with special features
8.1 Helistations
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The helipads consist mainly of :
a final approach and take-off area ;
a safety area ;
a contact and take-off area.
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Aire d'approche finale et de décollage (FATO: final approach and take-off area).
Its dimensions depend on the type of helipad and the performance class in which the helicopters are operated.
Note :there are three performance classes I, II and III. Operating a helicopter in performance class I means that engine failure and acceleration-stop during acceleration, or continuation...
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