UAM.OP.VCA.290 Proximity detection

ANNEX IX (Part-IAM) · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026

IRImplementing rule

UAM.OP.VCA.290Proximity detection

When undue proximity to the ground and/or obstacles located horizontally in relation to the VCA is detected by the PIC or by a proximity warning system, the PIC shall immediately take corrective action to establish safe flight conditions.

IR · UAM.OP.VCA.290 — Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · Regulation (EU) 2024/1111 · Air OPS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026

GMGuidance material

GM1 UAM.OP.VCA.290Proximity detection

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TRAINING OBJECTIVES FOR THE USE OF PROXIMITY WARNING SYSTEMS If a proximity warning system is installed on a VCA, the performance-based training objectives of GM1 CAT.OP.MPA.290 may be used for the pilot training programmes.

GM · GM1 UAM.OP.VCA.290 — Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · ED Decision 2025/010/R · Air OPS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026

All rules in SUBPART B — OPERATING PROCEDURES

Consolidated from the EASA Easy Access Rules (revision 27 Mar 2026, extracted 17 Aug 2026) for convenience. Not the official publication — verify against the Official Journal of the European Union and the EASA publications before operational use.

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