NCO.OP.135 Flight preparation

(a)Before commencing a flight, the pilot-in-command shall ascertain by every reasonable means available that the space-based facilities, ground and/or water facilities, including communication facilities and navigation aids available and directly required on such flight, for the safe operation of the aircraft, are adequate for the type of operation under which the flight is to be conducted.

(b)Before commencing a flight, the pilot-in-command shall be familiar with all available meteorological information appropriate to the intended flight. Preparation for a flight away from the vicinity of the place of departure, and for every flight under IFR, shall include:

(1)a study of the available current meteorological reports and forecasts; and

(2)the planning of an alternative course of action to provide for the eventuality that the flight cannot be completed as planned, because of meteorological conditions.