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This pre-flight planning section of theVFG has beendesigned to bring
together the necessary information from various documents in one place to
enable the pilot in command to safely plan a flight. Some of the information
has been repeated from other sections to enhanceusability of the document.
PRE-FLIGHT INFORMATION (AIPGEN 3.3)
Thepre-flight briefing service is primarily an automated service. Pilots are
encouraged to obtainpre-flight briefing, either via the self-helpelectronic
system or through the briefing offices. These services are listed inERSA
GEN, including the contact number for ATS andBOM staff for pilotswho
require a personal briefing.
Pilotsmust obtain an appropriate pre-flight briefingbeforedeparture from
thoseplaceswhere suitable facilities exist.Where suitable facilities are
not available, a briefingmay be obtained from FLIGHTWATCH as soon as
practicable after the flight commences. The service provided is normally
limited to information considered essential for the safe conduct of the flight
to thefirst point of intended landingwhere additional information can be
obtained.
Note: Pre-flight briefingwill not normally be provided onATC communication
channels.
PLANNINGOF FLIGHTBYPILOT INCOMMAND (CAR 239)
Beforebeginning a flight, the pilot in command shall study all available
information appropriate to the intended operation, and, in the case of VFR
flights away from the vicinity of an aerodrome and all IFR flights shall make a
careful study of:
• currentweather reports and forecasts for the route to be followed and at
aerodromes to be used;
• the airways facilities available on the route to be followed and the condition
of those facilities;
• the condition of aerodromes to be used and their suitability for the aircraft
to beused; and
• the air traffic control rules and procedures appertaining to the particular
flight.
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