What size helicopter landing point is required for cargo helicopters, and what is the diameter?

• A. Size 3, 60 meters
• B. Size 4, 80 meters
• C. Size 1, 25 meters
• D. Size 2, 50 meters

Answer: (B)

The key idea is rotor clearance and safe maneuvering space. Cargo helicopters need the largest landing area to accommodate the full rotor sweep and to keep a clear, unobstructed zone around the aircraft during approach, hover, touchdown, and departure. Using the biggest standard landing-point category provides enough margin for wind drift and any misalignment, reducing risk to personnel and equipment.

Smaller sizes are intended for lighter helicopters with smaller rotor discs, so they don’t leave enough room for a heavy-lift helicopter’s rotor wash and arc. That’s why cargo/heavy-lift operations require the largest available landing point, matched to the largest diameter defined in the course.