Mountain landing training MOU (H)
The MOU(H) rating is a unique specialisation, governed by Swiss national regulations, that authorises the pilot to conduct landings at official high mountain landing sites.

A technically demanding and rewarding training path, set in one of the most spectacular environments in the world: the Swiss Alps. Air-Evolution Ltd. guides you through this training with instructors of extensive alpine experience, operating directly from the heart of Ticino.
The path to the MOU(H) rating
Entry requirements
To commence MOU(H) training, the applicant must hold a valid PPL(H) or CPL(H) licence and have logged a minimum of 100 total flight hours on helicopters. Before starting the course, a valid Type Rating on the helicopter used during training must also have been obtained.
Medical certificate
For this rating, a valid EASA-FCL Class 2 Medical Certificate, issued by an authorised Aeromedical Examiner (AME), is sufficient. CPL(H) holders must instead hold a Class 1 Medical Certificate. We recommend verifying your fitness before commencing training.
Theoretical training
The programme includes 10 hours of ground instruction dedicated to the specific characteristics of alpine flying: mountain meteorology, wind and turbulence management at altitude, landing procedures at official mountain sites, and emergency management in the alpine environment. A solid classroom preparation is the first step towards safely meeting the challenges of mountain flying.
Phase one
Landings up to 2,000 m
Training begins with the first practical phase, dedicated to landings at sites between 1100 and 2000 metres above sea level. The candidate must complete 50 landings in this altitude band, acquiring the fundamental technique for flight in the mountain environment and learning to manage air density variations and the typical terrain conditions of the mid-altitude alpine zone.
Phase two
High mountain above 2,000 m
The second phase requires the completion of 150 landings at official high mountain landing sites, of which at least 10 above 2,700 metres above sea level. Landings must be distributed across a minimum of 20 different sites, ensuring the candidate is exposed to a variety of aspects, gradients, and weather conditions. This is the most intensive and formative part of the course, set against an unrivalled alpine panorama.
Skill test
Upon completion of both training phases, the candidate must pass a practical test before an authorised federal mountain examiner (FOCA). Once passed, the MOU(H) rating authorises landings at official high mountain sites during private flights and, for CPL(H) licence holders, during commercial flights as well.