UAM.POL.VCA.120 Take-off

• Regulation (EU) 2024/1111 found in: Air Operations (965/2012) Part-ARO Part-ORO Part-CAT Part-SPA Part-NCC Part-NCO Part-SPO (Feb 2025)

UAM.POL.VCA.120 Take-off Regulation (EU) 2024/1111 (a) The take-off mass of the VCA shall not exceed the maximum take-off mass specified in the AFM for the certified take-off procedure or procedures to be used. (b) The IAM operator shall take into account: (1) the appropriate parameters of point [UAM.POL.VCA.110(c)](#_DxCrossRefBm927681036); and (2) the obstacles identified in accordance with point [UAM.POL.VCA.115](#_DxCrossRefBm927681037). (c) In addition, for VCA operations from a FATO: (1) the take-off mass shall be such that: (i) it is possible to reject the take-off and land on the FATO if a CFP has been recognised at or before the take-off decision point (TDP); (ii) the rejected take-off distance required (RTODRV) does not exceed the rejected take-off distance available (RTODAV); and (iii) the TODRV does not exceed the TODAV, unless the VCA with a CFP recognised at or before the TDP can, when continuing the take-off, clear all obstacles to the end of the TODRV by a vertical margin of not less than 10,7 m (35 ft). (2) That part of the take-off up to and including TDP shall be conducted in sight of the surface such that a rejected take-off can be conducted safely. (d) For take-offs using a backup or lateral transition procedure, with a CFP recognised at or before the TDP, all obstacles in the backup or lateral transition area shall be cleared by an adequate margin. *[applicable from 1 May 2025 — Regulation (EU) 2024/1111]* #### UAM.POL.VCA.120 Take-off *Regulation (EU) 2024/1111* (a) The take-off mass of the VCA shall not exceed the maximum take-off mass specified in the AFM for the certified take-off procedure or procedures to be used. (b) The IAM operator shall take into account: (1) the appropriate parameters of point [UAM.POL.VCA.110(c)](#_DxCrossRefBm523090778); and (2) the obstacles identified in accordance with point [UAM.POL.VCA.115](#_DxCrossRefBm523090782). (c) In addition, for VCA operations from a FATO: (1) the take-off mass shall be such that: (i) it is possible to reject the take-off and land on the FATO if a CFP has been recognised at or before the take-off decision point (TDP); (ii) the rejected take-off distance required (RTODRV) does not exceed the rejected take-off distance available (RTODAV); and (iii) the TODRV does not exceed the TODAV, unless the VCA with a CFP recognised at or before the TDP can, when continuing the take-off, clear all obstacles to the end of the TODRV by a vertical margin of not less than 10,7 m (35 ft). (2) That part of the take-off up to and including TDP shall be conducted in sight of the surface such that a rejected take-off can be conducted safely. (d) For take-offs using a backup or lateral transition procedure, with a CFP recognised at or before the TDP, all obstacles in the backup or lateral transition area shall be cleared by an adequate margin.