stop-n-go with a helicopter

FoggyWindow Senior Member Zee Bee Dub

1. What is the time limit that an acft may remain on the runway when executing a stop and go?

2. Does that time limit also apply to helicopters?


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*not really

blakeh Trusted Member SLN

Never seen a actual time written any where. For me, I let them stay as long as they want depending on what traffic I have. If I'm busy, a stop and go might turn into more of a touch and go. Or if there taking too long I would tell them "start your roll" or something.

It really depends on what you need. Just tell the pilot. They will work with you.

**Or just pull rank**

As far as a helicopter goes...basically the same thing for a stop and go for fixed wing.

FoggyWindow Senior Member Zee Bee Dub

I pretty much do the same. I understood a stop and go was supposed to be a momentary pause on the runway, I was just curious if there's an actual time limit in a reg somewhere that I havent heard, and if so, how it applied to helicopters.

FM_Weasel Trusted Contributor

There isn't a prescribed amount of time.

WatchThis Trusted Contributor Arizona

About 30 seconds longer than you have available.

atcguruaf Rico Suave Right here

Shoot, I've had some, helicopter and fixed wing, get out of the aircraft and switch seats... try getting a hold of someone not in the aircraft! haha.

blakeh Trusted Member SLN

true story. or when the instructor gets out to let the student solo...

poapon Newcomer Enkenbach-Alsenborn, Germany

I've had Army copters take up to two minutes. My question is could I clear someone for a Stop and go, but tell him that i'll call his roll?

blakeh Trusted Member SLN

I do it all the time. As long as the pilot reads back and understands and the proper traffic (if necessary) is given you should be good to go.

FM_Weasel Trusted Contributor

I just clear them to land and approve a request to remain on the runway.

I don't like utilizing the stop-and-go clearance for these situations, because they're technically a departing aircraft at touchdown. I just prefer the paper stop landing clearance, though I acknowledge either technique accomplishes basically the same thing.