ED Decision 2025/010/R
NON-PRE-SURVEYED VEMS OPERATING SITES — PROCEDURE
(a) Even after all reasonably practicable precautions have been taken, a residual risk remains at VEMS operating sites, which is acceptable.
(b) A reconnaissance turn may be flown prior to landing at a non-pre-surveyed and unfamiliar site, at a sufficient altitude from the air, to enable the PIC to determine:
(1) the direction and speed of the wind;
(2) the touchdown point;
(3) suitable approach and departure paths; and
(4) the obstacles in the approach and departure paths.
(c) Whenever necessary, additional reconnaissance turns may be flown until the PIC is satisfied that a safe landing can be conducted. Decision to land or go around should be made before or at the LDP.
(d) A ground reconnaissance prior to take-off may be performed to determine the best take-off path, considering the load, height of obstacles, shape of the area, direction of the wind and surface conditions (dust, sand, snow, mud, rocks). The PIC should consider positioning the VCA at the most downwind position of the site to be able to take off into the wind.
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