What two specific factors must the PIC check before take-off to ensure a safe departure?

The PIC must check (a) the meteorological conditions and the condition of the surface for take-off, and (b) compliance with the established operating minima for the relevant location.

What is the legal basis for the take-off conditions in UAM.OP.VCA.265?

The legal basis is Regulation (EU) 2024/1111.

Does the rule require the PIC to consider the surface condition at the vertiport, diversion location, or VEMS operating site?

Yes, the condition of the surface for take-off intended to be used at the vertiport, diversion location or VEMS operating site must be considered.

UAM.OP.VCA.265 Take-off conditions

Q: Before commencing take-off, what requirement applies to the established operating minima?

The PIC must be satisfied that the established operating minima for the vertiport, diversion location or VEMS operating site, as applicable, will be complied with.

Q: Does the rule require the PIC to consider the surface condition at the take-off location?

Yes, the PIC must be satisfied that the condition of the surface for take-off intended to be used will not prevent a safe take-off and departure.

Q: For which types of locations must the PIC verify the operating minima before take-off?

The operating minima for the vertiport, diversion location or VEMS operating site, as applicable, must be verified.

Q: What is the scope of the meteorological conditions check under UAM.OP.VCA.265?

The check covers the meteorological conditions at the vertiport, diversion location or VEMS operating site, and the condition of the surface for take-off intended to be used.

Q: Is the PIC required to ensure that the operating minima will be met at the destination only, or also at alternate locations?

The rule requires compliance with the established operating minima for the vertiport, diversion location or VEMS operating site, as applicable, which includes alternate or diversion locations.

Q: What must the pilot-in-command be satisfied about regarding meteorological conditions before starting a take-off?

The PIC must be satisfied that the meteorological conditions at the vertiport, diversion location or VEMS operating site and the condition of the surface for take-off intended to be used will not prevent the PIC from conducting a safe take-off and departure.

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UAM.OP.VCA.265 Take-off conditions

Regulation (EU) 2024/1111

Before commencing take-off, the PIC shall be satisfied that:

(a) the meteorological conditions at the vertiport, diversion location or VEMS operating site and the condition of the surface for take-off intended to be used will not prevent the PIC from conducting a safe take-off and departure; and

(b) the established operating minima for the vertiport, diversion location or VEMS operating site, as applicable, will be complied with.

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Source-Title: UAM.OP.VCA.265 Take-off conditions View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-22617 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 1 May, 2025

Entryintoforcedate: 12 June, 2024

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2024/1111 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-IAM

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR