Daytime Pre-flight Inspection for Night Operations

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5-3(3)Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

Before conducting a night flight, you must inspect the flight path and any surrounding obstacles during the daytime to plan a safe route.

Requirement as structured

JCAB requires operators conducting night flights to inspect the intended flight path and surrounding obstacles during the day prior to the operation.

Original regulatory text

日中、飛行させようとする経路及びその周辺の障害物件等を事前に確認し、適切な飛行経路を特定すること。

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