Changelog

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, follow 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

- French division apply SO HQ rules.

3 - SO tour

- French division apply SO HQ rules.

4 - Military aeronautical documentation

French military aeronautical information and documentation is available freely on DIRCAM website available in English.

MIAC1: is a collection of instrument procedure charts for state aircraft at civil aviation airfields. This document relates to instrument approach procedures for aircraft and helicopters.
MIAC2: is a compilation of instrumental procedures for state aircrafts on defense airfields - conventionnals procedures : aircrafts and helicopters et not conventionnals : helicopters.
MIAC4: is a compilation of instruments and visual paterns for military aircrafts and Combat and training aircrafts.

MIAM: military aeronautical information manual.
En route France: is a manual compiling the information contained in MILAIP and AIP FRANCE.
A vue: is a compilation of visual procedures for transport aircrafts and helicopters on all french airfields and airports