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Height above landing (HAL)

The height above a designated helicopter landing area used for helicopter instrument approach procedures.

Dictionary Term

Height above landing (HAL)

Definition

  • The height above a designated helicopter landing area used for helicopter instrument approach procedures.

References

  • Instrument Flying Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2014
  • Pilot's Handbook of Aeronautical Knowledge, Federal Aviation Administration, 2023