| 1 |
Aircraft |
Thorough check of aircraft, fuel drains, positive check of fuel contents, sufficient for planned flight plus reserve |
| 2 |
Weather |
Check local, en route, destination and alternate aerodrome(s) (Met Office, BBC Weather) |
| 3 |
Flight Planning |
Check en route, destination and alternate aerodrome Comms/Nav facilities. Check current Notam for permanent and temporary changes (NOTAMS / Tel. 0208 745 3451) (Red arrows temporary airspace Tel. 0500 354 802) |
| 4 |
Flight Log |
Complete Flight Log and fuel calculations for route and planned alternate |
| 5 |
Charts & Flight Guide |
Check charts are up-to-date and cover area of flight, and are readily accessible in flight |
| 6 |
Navigation Equipment |
Computer, scale, Protractor, Plotter and pencils are readily accessible in flight |
| 7 |
Aircraft Loading |
Weight & Balance calculations - check C of G and MTWA within limits |
| 8 |
Survival Equipment |
Life jackets, Liferaft, Flares and Emergency Beacon are accessible |
| 9 |
Departure |
Register departure and complete Customs requirements |
| 10 |
Passengers |
Fully briefed on Emergency Procedures (Passenger_Briefing__Card.pdf) |