GM1 SERA.5010(a)(3) Special VFR in control zones

CAA ORS9 Decision No. 1

SPEED LIMIT TO BE APPLIED BY HELICOPTER PILOTS

The 140 kt speed is to be considered as an absolute maximum acceptable speed in order to maintain an acceptable level of safety when the visibility is 1 500 m or more. Lower speeds should be applied according to elements such as local conditions, number and experience of pilots on board, using the guidance of the table below:

Visibility (m)	Advisory speed (kt)
800	50
1 500	100
2 000	120