AMC3 SPA.VEMS.100 Emergency medical service operations with manned VTOL-capable aircraft (VEMS)

Q: What should the operator's procedure enable the pilot-in-command to do when using non-pre-surveyed VEMS operating sites?

The operator should have a procedure that enables the PIC to make a judgement on the suitability of a site for a safe landing and take-off with a reasonable expectation of no injuries to persons in the VCA and to persons on the ground.

Q: Which AMC reference is used to determine the items the PIC should consider when establishing the suitability of a non-pre-surveyed VEMS operating site?

The items of point AMC2 SPA.VEMS.100(c) as applicable.

Q: What should the PIC do when intending to use a non-pre-surveyed and unfamiliar site?

The PIC should gather as much information as possible about the area allowing the best estimate of obstacles, area slope and terrain to reduce the risk to a level as low as reasonably practicable.

Q: What is the expected outcome of the PIC's judgement on the suitability of a non-pre-surveyed VEMS operating site?

A safe landing and take-off with a reasonable expectation of no injuries to persons in the VCA and to persons on the ground.

Q: What type of information should the operator use to allow the PIC to establish the suitability of a non-pre-surveyed VEMS operating site?

All information that is reasonably practicable to acquire.

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AMC3 SPA.VEMS.100 Emergency medical service operations with manned VTOL-capable aircraft (VEMS)

ED Decision 2025/010/R

NON-PRE-SURVEYED VEMS OPERATING SITES

(a) For the use of non-pre-surveyed VEMS operating sites, the operator should have in place a procedure that enables the PIC to make a judgement on the suitability of a site for a safe landing and take-off with a reasonable expectation of no injuries to persons in the VCA and to persons on the ground.

(b) All information that is reasonably practicable to acquire should be used by the operator to allow the PIC to establish the suitability of a non-pre-surveyed VEMS operating site considering the items of point AMC2 SPA.VEMS.100(c) as applicable.

(c) When intending to use a non-pre-surveyed and unfamiliar site, the PIC should gather as much information as possible about the area allowing the best estimate of obstacles, area slope and terrain to reduce the risk to a level as low as reasonably practicable.

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Source-Title: AMC3 SPA.VEMS.100 Emergency medical service operations with manned VTOL-capable aircraft (VEMS) View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-23784 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Amendedby: Issue 1, Amendment 16

Applicabilitydate: 9 July, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 9 July, 2025

Regulatorysource: ED Decision 2025/010/R Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-SPA

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

Parentir: SPA.VEMS.100 Emergency medical service operations with manned VTOL-capable aircraft (VEMS)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR