Division BOP.BAS.130 Flight preparation

Before commencing the flight, the pilot-in-command shall be familiar with the available meteorological and aeronautical information appropriate to the intended flight which includes both of the following:

1. (a)

   a study of available current weather reports and forecasts;

2. (b)

   the planning of an alternative course of action to provide for the eventuality that the flight cannot be completed as planned.