ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Civil Aviation (Operation of Aircraft-Helicopter) Regulations, 2018
21. Flight preparation
Edition: 2018-05-11 · Repealed
21. Flight preparation
(1)The pilot in command shall not commence a flight, or series of flights, until flight preparation forms have been completed certifying that the pilot-in-command is satisfied that—(a)the helicopter is airworthy;(b)the instruments and equipment prescribed in Civil Aviation (Instrument and Equipment) Regulations, for the particular type of operation to be undertaken, are installed and are sufficient for the flight;(c)a certificate of release to service has been issued in respect of the helicopter;(d)the mass of the helicopter and centre of gravity location are such that the flight can be conducted safely, taking into account the flight conditions expected;(e)any load carried is properly distributed and safely secured;(f)a check has been completed indicating that the operating limitations of Part III can be complied with for the flight to be undertaken; and(g)the Standards of these regulations relating to operational flight planning have been complied with.(2)Completed flight preparation forms shall be kept by the operator for a period of three months.