# The Space Industry Regulations 2021, Regulation 114: Obligations of pilot in command or remote pilot immediately before the flight


Immediately before a flight, the pilot in command or the remote pilot must—
(a) perform an inspection of the launch vehicle and its systems and equipment to the extent that it is practicable to do so, and
(b) consult any of the spaceflight operator’s written records relating to the fitness, condition and preparation of the launch vehicle, in so far as necessary to ensure the flight is carried out safely.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukdsi/2021/9780348223682/regulation/114 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/draft-space-industry-regulations-2021/regulation-114
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