Division SAO.OP.120 Flight preparation

Before commencing a flight, the pilot-in-command shall ensure all of the following:

1. (a)

   the facilities required for the safe operation of the sailplane are adequate for the type of operation under which the flight is to be conducted;

2. (b)

   that the meteorological conditions will allow the flight to be completed safely;

3. (c)

   in the case of a powered sailplane and when the engine is intended to be used, the quantity of fuel or other energy is sufficient to allow the flight to be completed safely.