Approach and Departure Pattern

Helicopters shall not operate above 500 feet above the ground level (AGL) within radius 10 NM centered at SHE aerodrome unless authorized by AERODROME CONTROL TOWER.

Few minutes (5 -10 minutes) before approaching point ALPHA or BRAVO or radius 30 NM of SHE aerodrome, helicopter pilot is to advise AERODROME CONTROL TOWER on the appropriate frequency. AERODROME CONTROL TOWER shall advise the pilot of the landing direction, altimeter setting, surface wind etc.

All approaches shall be made in accordance with the pattern established for SHE aerodrome (see attachment 11 on page 198).

Approach from west shall be cleared using West spot, or West intersection spot, or Charlie spot and approach from east shall be cleared using East spot, or East intersection spot, or Hotel spot.

All turns after take-off shall be made in accordance with the pattern established for SHE aerodrome (see attachment 11 on page 198).

Westbound take-off shall be cleared using West spot, or West intersection spot, or Charlie spot. Eastbound take-off shall be cleared using East spot, or East intersection spot, or Hotel spot.