IRImplementing rule
UAM.POL.VCA.125Take-off flight path
(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) shall be considered at the vertiport, diversion location or operating site of departure.
IR · UAM.POL.VCA.125 — Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · Regulation (EU) 2024/1111 · Air OPS Easy Access Rules · EAR revision 27 Mar 2026