16 Del. Admin. Code § 4302-7.0
Current through Register Vol. 28, No. 7, January 1, 2025
Section 4302-7.0 - Visual Flight Rules (VFR) Weather Issues7.1 VFR weather minimums shall be specified for day and night local, and day and night cross country (CC).7.2 The "local flying area" shall be determined by the operator based upon the operating environment.7.3 There is a system of obtaining pertinent weather information. 7.3.1 The pilot in command (PIC) is responsible for obtaining weather information according to policy which shall address at a minimum: 7.3.1.1 Routine weather checks7.3.1.2 Weather checks during marginal conditions7.3.2 Communication between pilots, medical personnel, and communication specialists at shift change regarding the most current and forecasted weather is part of a formal briefing.7.4 VFR "response" weather minimums: Recommended minimums to begin a transport shall be no less than:
| CONDITIONS | CEILING | VISIBILITY |
| DAY/LOCAL | 500 ft. | 1 mile |
| DAY/CC | 1000 ft. | 1 mile |
| NIGHT/LOCAL | 800 ft. | 2 miles |
| NIGHT/CC | 1000 ft. | 3 miles |
7.5 Policies include provisions for patient care and transport alternatives in the event that the aircraft must use alternate landing facilities due to deteriorating weather.7.6 Instrument flight rules, (IFR) Weather Issues - When transitioning to an off-airport site after an instrument approach, the following shall apply: 7.6.1 Local VFR weather minimums shall be followed if within a defined local area and if the route and off-airport site are familiar.7.6.2 Cross-country VFR weather minimums shall be followed if not in defined local area or if not familiar with route and off-airport site.16 Del. Admin. Code § 4302-7.0