FRANÇAISChangelog
| Date | Modification | Type | Approved by |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/11/18 | 10.5 - Added | Minor | FR-HQ FR-SO |
| 2026/01/16 | 10.6 - Added | Minor | FR-HQ FR-SO |
| 2026/04/05 | Update of the Rules | Major | FR-HQ FR-SO |
The latest changes are highlighted in the regulations.
Regulatory framework and general
1 - Regulatory framework
The France Division follows the IVAO HQ Regulations.
These rules apply strictly and without distinction to all pilots and ATC operating in SO conditions, whether they belong to the France division or another division. It is also recalled that the general rules of IVAO apply in all cases. These rules are reviewed and approved by SO HQ.
Special activities do not only include military flights. A multitude of other activities are included under this label.
1 - Special Operation Groups (SOG)
1.1 - Members who want to create a SOG have to satisfy all terms and conditions requested in SO Instruction n°1.
2 - Events
- The France Division applies SO HQ rules.
3 - SO Tours
- The France Division applies SO HQ rules.
4 - Military aeronautical documentation
French military aeronautical information and documentation is available free of charge on the DIRCAM website in English.
- MIAC 1: collection of instrument procedure charts for state aircraft at civil aviation airfields (instrument approach procedures for aircraft and helicopters).
- MIAC 2: compilation of instrument procedures for state aircraft at defense airfields (conventional procedures for aircraft and helicopters, and non-conventional procedures for helicopters).
- MIAC 4: compilation of instrument procedures and visual patterns for military aircraft, combat, and training aircraft.
- MIAM: military aeronautical information manual.
- En route France: manual compiling information contained in MILAIP and AIP FRANCE.
- A vue: compilation of visual procedures for transport aircraft and helicopters on all French airfields and airports.
- OAT charts
- GAT charts
- LLN charts
- OAT instructions
5 - SO NOTAMs and other documents
Listed below are all NOTAMs and documentation referenced in the rules above:
SO Authorization
THE AUTHORIZATIONS ARE NO LONGER VALID