Division (b) When selecting the aerodrome operating minima, the pilot-in-command shall take the following into account:F1
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- (1)
the type, performance and handling characteristics of the aircraft;
- (2)
his/her competence and experience;
- (3)
the dimensions and characteristics of the runways and final approach and take-off areas (FATOs) that may be selected for use;
- (4)
the adequacy and performance of the available visual and non-visual ground aids;
- (5)
the equipment available on the aircraft for the purpose of navigation and/or control of the flight path, during the take-off, the approach, the flare, the landing, the rollout and the missed approach;
- (6)
F2any conditions or limitations stated in the aircraft flight manual;
- (7)
the obstacles in the climb-out areas and clearance margins;
- (8)
the OCA or OCH in the IAP if established;
- (9)
the IAP, if established;
- (10)
the aerodrome characteristics and the type of air navigation service available;
- (11)
any minima promulgated by the State of the aerodrome, where available; and
- (12)
the conditions prescribed in any specific approvals for LVOs or operations with operational credits.
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Annex 7 point NCO.OP.110(b)(6)-(12) substituted for Annex 7 point NCO.OP.110(b)(6)-(9) (30.10.2025) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1290), regs. 1(3), 10(2)(c)(ii)