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VFR Flights at Night in the Shannon FIR
R.03 ISSUE 04 DATE 13.12.24 VFR Flights at Night in the Shannon FIR The Irish Aviation Authority as the Competent Authority designated under S.I., authority, a VFR flight at night shall be flown: 1.4.1 Over high terrain or in mountainous areas, at a level which is at least 2 000 ft above the highest obstacle located within 8 km of the estimated position of the aircraft; or 1.4.2 Elsewhere than as specified in (1.4.1) above, at a level which is at least 1,000 ft above the highest obstacle located within 8 km of the estimated position of the aircraft. 2., Conditions for VFR Flights at Night at an aerodrome. 2.1 An aerodrome in the State that is not otherwise certified or licenced under European Commission Regulation (EU) No. 139/2014 or S.I., Note 2 ; ATC Units may impose a limit on the number of simultaneous VFR flights at night in a control zone, to ensure that IFR and VFR traffic can be managed in a safe manner., Note 3 ; Pilot licensing qualifications and aircraft equipage requirements must be met before undertaking a VFR flight at night., VFR Flights at Night in the Shannon FIR
https://www.iaa.ie/docs/default-source/publications/aeronautical-notices/r---rules-of-the-air/vfr-flights-at-night-in-the-shannon-fir.pdf?sfvrsn=baa70df3_15Guide aimed at general aviation pilots launched
10 May 2011: A book written by Kevin Glynn, aimed specifically at general aviation pilots, was launched in Dublin last night., The VFR Flying Guide, Ireland provides essential information on more than 160 airfields across the country, ranging from the smallest airfield to Dublin international airport., Photo: Pictured at the launch of the VFR Flight Guide Ireland were (l-r) Eamonn Brennan, IAA chief executive, Anne Nolan, IAA chairman, Ray Conway, Ryanair chief pilot and Kevin Glynn, author., Brennan congratulated Kevin on his commitment in producing the book adding ‘this is a very significant contribution towards ensuring the safety of all those undertaking VFR flights and their passengers.', The book costs €29.95 plus p&p and can be bought at http://www.vfrflightguideireland.com/, Guide aimed at general aviation pilots launched
https://www.iaa.ie/media/2015/11/13/guide-aimed-at-general-aviation-pilots-launchedGuidance Licensing and Certification of Heliports
Note: This ASAM does not address permissions required at: “offshore locations”, “helideck” operations or operations of helicopters at an: “operating site”., Surface-level VFR Heliports located at Aerodromes within the State, within the scope of Regulation (EU) No. 2018/1139 2.1 Surface-level VFR Heliports located at Aerodromes that fall under the scope of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139 are subject to: CS HPT-DSN.A.010 Applicability (a) The certification specifications (CSs) and the related guidance material (GM) (CS-HPT-DSN) are applicable to the design of surface-level VFR heliports or parts thereof located at aerodromes that fall under the scope of Regulation (EU) 2018/1139., Heliport VFR Operations at Night 4.1 IAA Aeronautical Notice R.03 VFR Flights at Night in the Shannon FIR, Section 2., Conditions for Night Operations at Aerodromes and other Locations, states: Unless an Aerodrome or other Location has been approved for night operations, aircraft, rotorcraft, balloons or gliders are prohibited from taking-off or landing at night, except: (2.1.1) Where an emergency landing is necessary to ensure safety, (2.1.2) The aerodrome or location has been licensed or otherwise prescribed for night operations by the Authority. 4.2 Therefore, regardless of the licensing status of a heliport, any proposal to conduct VFR operations at night requires that the heliport be prescribed for use during night operations by the Authority. 4.3 Further information on IAA Aeronautical Notice R.03 - “VFR Flights at Night in the Shannon FIR”, can be found on the IAA website at: R.03 - “VFR Flights at Night in the Shannon FIR”
https://www.iaa.ie/docs/default-source/publications/advisory-memoranda/aeronautical-services-advisory-memoranda-(asam)/asam-044-guidance-licensing-and-certification-of-heliports-(final-revision---07-04-2021).pdf?sfvrsn=8f819f3_18EI_SUP_2021_013_EN
Remaining portion of Runway 07/25 will be available for existing general aviation operators based at Cork Airport (AFTA, Babcock, NHV) Prior permission is strictly required (PPR required) excepting operations by the following SAR, MEDIVAC, HEMS and transplant flights., Exact distances will be promulgated by NOTAM in due course. 3) All use of Runway 07/25 is strictly limited to Daytime VFR only. 4) Aircraft operations below 1500m Met visibility and/or VFR operations at night are strictly limited to Operators who operate under State exemptions. 5) Information on the operation and availability of the reduced declared distances and operating hours will be promulgated by NOTAM 6) Runway 25 available for take off and landings. 7) Runway 07 available for take off only (Landings on Runway 07 will be made available in the event of an emergency, subject to approval of Cork ATC) Runway 07/25 Reduced Declared Distances _______________________________________________________________________________________ _______________________________________________________________________________________ IRISH AVIATION AUTHORITY Page 3 of SUP 013/2021 IRELAND 3 - 4 IRISH AVIATION AUTHORITY THIS PAGE INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK IRISH AVIATION AUTHORITY SUP 013
https://www.iaa.ie/docs/default-source/default-document-library/ei_sup_2021_013_en.pdf?sfvrsn=24ea16f3_2EI_AIC_2022_006_EN
Air Traffic Control (ATC) Service Air traffic control service shall be provided: •to all IFR flights in airspace Classes A, B, C, D and E, •to all VFR flights in airspace Classes B, C and D, •to all special VFR flights, •to all aerodrome traffic at controlled aerodromes., Clearances to VFR flights in airspace class C does not imply any form of separation between VFR flights., The ATC unit will provide the p ilots of VFR flights with traffic information on other VFR flights., It is vital that pilots of VFR flights comply with ATC clearances., International VFR Flights A flight plan is mandatory for international VFR flights.
https://www.iaa.ie/docs/default-source/default-document-library/ei_aic_2022_006_en.pdf?sfvrsn=8c1d15f3_2EI_AIC_2022_013_en
Air Traffic Control (ATC) Service Air traffic control service shall be provided: •to all IFR flights in airspace Classes A, B, C, D and E, •to all VFR flights in airspace Classes B, C and D, •to all special VFR flights, •to all aerodrome traffic at controlled aerodromes., Clearances to VFR flights in airspace class C does not imply any form of separation between VFR flights., The ATC unit will provide the p ilots of VFR flights with traffic information on other VFR flights., It is vital that pilots of VFR flights comply with ATC clearances., International VFR Flights A flight plan is mandatory for international VFR flights.
https://www.iaa.ie/docs/default-source/publications/ei_aic_2022_013_en.pdf?sfvrsn=9ac713f3_2IAA Schedule of Charges - Schedule 3 - Aerodromes
Class A3 - Aerodromes: Aerodromes having a Control Zone and/or Instrument Approach and having at least one runway of length 800m and not more than 1,799m, which are licensed for public use as per SI 355 of 2008., Class B – Aerodromes: Aerodromes without a Control Zone or Instrument Approach and having a runway less than 800m which are licensed for public use (VFR-DAY or VFR DAY & NIGHT) as per SI 355 of 2008., Class B – Heliports: Heliports without a Control Zone or Instrument Approach which are licensed for public use (VFR-DAY only)., A2 and A3 certified aerodromes shall be charged at a minimum rate of €1,790 per person per diem., a minimum rate of €1,790 per person per diem. 3.3 There shall be charged and levied for acceptance of a Declaration for the use of an aerodrome at night in the Shannon FIR, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required, charged at a minimum rate of €1,790 per person per diem. 3.2 There shall be charged and levied for the grant of a permission, where such is required, or a temporary licence, to use a place not licensed as an aerodrome as a place for the take-off and landing of aircraft, a fee of an amount equivalent to the cost of such investigations and work as may be required, charged at a minimum rate of €1,790 per person per diem. 3.3 Where a grant, renewal, re-issue or validation of any certificate, licence or rating not otherwise provided for above is required, the fees shall be determined by the Authority and notified in advance. 4.
https://www.iaa.ie/docs/default-source/publications/corporate-publications/schedule-of-charges/iaa-schedule-of-charges---schedule-3---aerodromes---final.pdf?sfvrsn=3ce6eff3_9Methods to Improve Helicopter Pilot Capabilities
Common factors, which act to degrade the available visual cues, include: A ›› Low levels of ambient light leading to a general reduction in the quality of thevisualscene and the available optical cues, e.g. at dusk/night., D ›› A l a c k o f s u rface texture or features such as buildings, roads and rivers, orlackofstreet lighting etc. when flying at night., H ›› O b scuration due to precipitation or misting on the cockpit windows. 1.4 Risk Analysis When planning a visual reference flight 'with the surface in sight', there are a number of obvious risk factors which should be taken into consideration prior to take-off: 1 ›› The aircraft is certificated for VFR/VMC flight only. 2 ›› The pilot is not trained/current for instrument flight operations. 3 ›› The pilot is not trained/current in recoveries from unusual attitudes. 4 ›› The navigation will be by map and visual reference, perhaps with GPS backup. 5 ›› The flight is planned to take place at a height at which the surface cannot be clearly defined. 6 ›› A segment of the route involves over-flight of a rural, unpopulated area or large featureless areas such as water, snow etc. 7 ›› The flight is at night or in conditions of atmospheric 'gloom'. 8 ›› Flight at night when there is no moon, or the stars and moon are obscured. 9 ›› There are, or are likely to be, significant layers, Common factors, which act to degrade the available visual cues, include: A ›› Low levels of ambient light leading to a general reduction in the quality of thevisualscene and the available optical cues, e.g. at dusk/night., D ›› A l a c k o f s u rface texture or features such as buildings, roads and rivers, orlackofstreet lighting etc. when flying at night.
https://www.iaa.ie/docs/default-source/publications/corporate-publications/safety-leaflets/methods-to-improve-helicopter-pilot-capabilities.pdf?sfvrsn=acab0df3_6Application and Report Form for the issue of a Part-FCL Commercial Pilot Licence - Modular Course Only
(a) VFR cross-country flight time as Pilot-in-Command of aeroplanes 20 (b) Date of most recent Pilot-in-Command cross-country flight of not less than 540km (300nm) during which full stop landings at two aerodromes different from the aerodrome of departure have been made N/A Date.…./..…/.….. 4., (a) Total flight time at night as pilot of aeroplanes 5 (b) Dual instruction at night on aeroplanes 3 (c) Dual cross-country navigation at night on aeroplanes 1 ¹ Other flight time will be credited as follows; Credit claimed (Hours) IAA use only - as pilot-in-command of helicopters if the holder of a PPL(H) (max. credit 30 hrs) - as pilot-in-command of helicopters if the holder of a CPL(H) (max. credit 100 hrs) - as pilot in command of touring motor gliders or gliders (max. credit 30 hrs) - as pilot-in-command of airships if the holder of a PPL(As) (max. credit 30 hrs) - as pilot-in-command of airships if the holder of a CPL(As) (max. credit 60 hrs) ² Instrument ground time in a FNPT I, FNPT II or FFS (max. credit 5 hrs) 6., The duration of the flight shall be at least 90 minutes., If a Night Rating was not held by the applicant at commencement of the CPL Modular course and the required additional night flying instruction was given, the Head of Training must also complete the course completion certificate on IAA form ECON.ACW-F-124E (Application for a Night Rating)., Night rating or additional Class rating(s)) will incur an additional fee per rating.
https://www.iaa.ie/docs/default-source/publications/forms/personnel-licensing-forms/pilots-and-cabin-crew-licensing/application-for-the-issue-of-a-part-fcl-commercial-pilot-licence---modular-course-only.pdf?sfvrsn=2aa90df3_18Index of Current Aeronautical Notices
Maintenance Current 01.11.19 A.107 3 Direction Periodic Weighing of aircraft Current 01.11.19 A.108 4 Direction Airworthiness Certification for Aircraft whilst carrying out Search & Rescue, Firefighting, or Coastguard activities which are not subject to the EASA Regulation Cancelled 25.04.25 A.110 1 Direction Approved Premises (Fuel & Lubricants) Current 03.07.14 A.111 3 Direction Ballistic Recovery Systems Current 06.09.19 A.112 A.114 5 4 Direction Direction Flight Permit for Single Seat aircraft Cancellation of the Certificate of Airworthiness of Certain Irish Registered Aircraft as a Consequence of Sanctions Relating to the Conflict in Ukraine Current Current 03.07.23 06.09.23 O.1 25 Direction Carriage of Dangerous Goods by Air Current 31.03.21 O.5 9 Direction Channel Spacing on Air-Ground VHF Communications Current 09.10.24 O.15 6 Direction Emergency Locator Transmitter (ELT) requirements for non-EASA operations Current 02.09.16 O.41 3 Operation of helicopters at, operating sites Current 07.04.17 O.58 4 Direction Flight Time Limitations (FTL) and Rest Requirements for crew members undertaking helicopter Commercial Air Transport (CAT) Operations and declared Commercial Specialised Operations (SPO) and Non-Commercial Operations with Complex Motor-Powered Helicopters (Part- NCC) Current 18.10.17 ________________________________________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________________________________________ IRISH AVIATION AUTHORITY Page 3 of 6 O.59 1 Direction Use of Aircraft other than those on the Irish National Register for Training at Flying Clubs Current 25.02.10 O.62 1 Direction Non floor level aircraft emergency exits Current 19.04.12 O.64 1 Direction Helicopter Flights for the inspection, repair or maintenance of overhead electricity power lines Current 05.06.12 O.66 1 Direction Helicopter Flights Carried out in Support of Aerial Fire Fighting Operations, Current 05.05.23 P.26 3 Direction Issue of National PPL(A) with or without restricted privileges and non-ICAO National FI(A) with restricted privileges Current 19.06.20 P.28 5 Derogation from certain requirements of the Aircrew Regulation with regard to recognition of 3 rd country licences Cancelled 25.04.25 P.33 4 Direction COVID-19 - Extension of validity and other time periods for licence ratings, certificates, for IAA-licensed or certificated flight crew Current 28.10.20 P.35 3 Direction Powered Paraglider Aircraft (PPG) and Powered Hang-Glider Aircraft (PHG) Current 22.04.25 P.36 1 Direction COVID-19 – Temporary Continuation of Theoretical Knowledge examinations in accordance with the syllabus that includes the subjects ‘VFR Communication’ and ‘IFR Communication’ Current 04.01.22 R.02 3 Direction Formation flights in controlled airspace Current 17.07.15 R.03 3 VFR Flights at night in the Shannon FIR Current 17.05.24 R.04 2 Direction Transponder Mandatory Zones, Current 26.05.25 S.27 7 The initial application, renewal or change of certification for an Air Traffic Controller Training organisation Current 26.05.25 S.28 3 Safety rules for Air Traffic Electronics Personnel (ATSEP) undertaking operational safety related tasks Current 26.05.25 S.29 6 Air Traffic Controller training course approval at the Air Traffic Control (ATC) Unit Level., _________________________________________________________________________ IRISH AVIATION AUTHORITY Page 6 of 6 T.03 5 Direction Applicability of ICAO Annexes 4 and 14 Standards to State and Public-Use Licensed Aerodromes Current 15.12.09 T.04 4 Direction The Aerodrome Manual Current 15.12.09 T.05 4 Direction Incident Reporting Current 15.12.09 T.06 3 Direction Operations outside published opening hours at licensed aerodromes in the state Current 15.12.09 T.07 12 Direction Variable Licence Fee for Class A1 Aerodromes Current 16.01.23 T.08 3 Direction Safety Management Systems at Public Licensed Aerodromes Current 15.12.09 T.09 3 Direction Aerodrome Licensing Requirements Current 15.12.09 T.12 2 Direction Rescue and Firefighting Current 15.12.09 T.15 1 Direction Use of an Unlicensed Aerodrome by Aircraft engaged in Instruction in Flying Current 06.09.19 T.16 1 Direction Requirements for the use of an Aerodrome at night in the Shannon FIR Current 17.05.24 T.17 1 Direction
https://www.iaa.ie/docs/default-source/publications/aeronautical-notices/g---general/g2-217.pdf?sfvrsn=3b9e539d_17