Division SPO.OP.180 Take-off conditions — aeroplanes and helicoptersF1
United Kingdom
Before commencing take-off, the pilot-in-command shall be satisfied that:
- (a)
according to the information available, the weather at the aerodrome or operating site and the condition of the runway or FATO intended to be used would not prevent a safe take-off and departure; and
- (b)
F2the selected aerodrome operating minima are consistent with the following:
- (1)
the operative ground equipment;
- (2)
the operative aircraft systems;
- (3)
the aircraft performance;
- (4)
flight crew qualifications.
- (1)
Annotations
Textual amendments
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Annex 8 point SPO.OP.180(b) substituted (30.10.2025) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment) Regulations 2024 (S.I. 2024/1290), regs. 1(3), 11(2)(k)