UAM.POL.VCA.125 Take-off flight path

• 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.125 Take-off flight path Regulation (EU) 2024/1111 (a) From the end of the take-off distance required for VCA (TODRV), following a CFP being recognised at or after the take-off decision point (TDP): (1) the take-off mass shall be such that the take-off flight path provides vertical clearance, above all obstacles located in the climb path, of not less than 10,7 m (35 ft) for operations under VFR by day; (2) when a change of direction of more than 15° is made, allowance shall be made for the ability to maintain the climb gradient to comply with the obstacle-clearance requirements in accordance with the AFM; this change of direction is not to be initiated before reaching a height of 61 m (200 ft) above the take-off surface unless it is part of an approved take-off procedure in the AFM. (b) When showing compliance with point (a), the relevant parameters of point [UAM.POL.VCA.110(c)](#_DxCrossRefBm927681036) shall be considered at the vertiport, diversion location or operating site of departure. *[applicable from 1 May 2025 — Regulation (EU) 2024/1111]* #### UAM.POL.VCA.125 Take-off flight path *Regulation (EU) 2024/1111* (a) From the end of the take-off distance required for VCA (TODRV), following a CFP being recognised at or after the take-off decision point (TDP): (1) the take-off mass shall be such that the take-off flight path provides vertical clearance, above all obstacles located in the climb path, of not less than 10,7 m (35 ft) for operations under VFR by day; (2) when a change of direction of more than 15° is made, allowance shall be made for the ability to maintain the climb gradient to comply with the obstacle-clearance requirements in accordance with the AFM; this change of direction is not to be initiated before reaching a height of 61 m (200 ft) above the take-off surface unless it is part of an approved take-off procedure in the AFM. (b) When showing compliance with point (a), the relevant parameters of point [UAM.POL.VCA.110(c)](#_DxCrossRefBm523090778) shall be considered at the vertiport, diversion location or operating site of departure.