Under what condition can a flight be commenced with inoperative equipment on a VCA?

Operation with inoperative equipment is permitted if allowed by the minimum equipment list (MEL) or equivalent document.

What must the pilot-in-command verify regarding the mass and centre of gravity of the VCA before starting a flight?

The mass of the VCA and the centre of gravity (CG) location must be such that the flight can be conducted within the limits prescribed in the airworthiness documentation.

Before commencing a flight, what must be ensured about baggage and cargo?

All baggage and cargo must be properly onloaded and secured.

What must be checked about any navigational database required for the flight?

Any navigational database required for the flight must be suitable and current.

What is the regulatory reference for the responsibilities of the pilot-in-command regarding the initiation of flight?

AMC1 IAM.GEN.VCA.105 Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command (PIC), under ED Decision 2025/010/R.

What does the AMC state about the pilot-in-command's satisfaction before commencing a flight?

The PIC should only commence a flight provided the PIC is satisfied that all the listed conditions (a) through (g) are met.

What is the condition for the navigational database to be considered acceptable for the flight?

It must be suitable and current.

AMC1 IAM.GEN.VCA.105 Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command (PIC)

Q: What should the pilot-in-command be satisfied of before commencing a flight regarding the aircraft's instruments and equipment?

The instruments and equipment required for the execution of the particular flight are installed in the VCA and are operative, unless operation with inoperative equipment is permitted by the minimum equipment list (MEL) or equivalent document.

Q: What must the pilot-in-command check regarding the VCA operating limitations before flight?

The VCA operating limitations as specified in the VCA flight manual (AFM) will not be exceeded at any time during the flight.

Q: What must the pilot-in-command confirm about themselves and other crew members before flight?

The PIC and other crew members under the PIC's authority are properly rated and meet competency and recency requirements.

Q: What must the pilot-in-command ensure regarding crew members' fitness before flight?

The crew members under the PIC's authority are not incapacitated by any cause such as injury, sickness, fatigue or the effects of any psychoactive substance and are able to perform their duties.

Q: What are the two conditions that must be met regarding the pilot-in-command and other crew members' qualifications before flight?

They must be properly rated and meet competency and recency requirements.

Q: What are the possible causes of incapacitation listed that would prevent crew members from performing their duties?

Injury, sickness, fatigue or the effects of any psychoactive substance.

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AMC1 IAM.GEN.VCA.105 Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command (PIC)

ED Decision 2025/010/R

INITIATION (COMMENCEMENT) OF FLIGHT

The PIC should only commence a flight provided the PIC is satisfied that:

(a) the instruments and equipment required for the execution of the particular flight are installed in the VCA and are operative, unless operation with inoperative equipment is permitted by the minimum equipment list (MEL) or equivalent document;

(b) the mass of the VCA and the centre of gravity (CG) location are such that the flight can be conducted within the limits prescribed in the airworthiness documentation;

(d) the VCA operating limitations as specified in the VCA flight manual (AFM) will not be exceeded at any time during the flight;

(e) the PIC and other crew members under the PIC’s authority are properly rated and meet competency and recency requirements;

(f) the crew members under the PIC’s authority are not incapacitated by any cause such as injury, sickness, fatigue or the effects of any psychoactive substance and are able to perform their duties;

(g) any navigational database required for the flight is suitable and current.

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Source-Title: AMC1 IAM.GEN.VCA.105 Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command (PIC) View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-23859 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Amendedby: Issue 1

Applicabilitydate: 9 July, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 9 July, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/010/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-IAM

Typeofcontent: AMC to IR (Acceptable means of compliance to implementing rule)

Parentir: IAM.GEN.VCA.105 Responsibilities of the pilot-in-command (PIC)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR