Daytime Pre-flight Route Inspection for Night Operations

Verified from official sources
3-3 (2)Version 1Effective -Verified 31 August 2026

In plain language

Before flying at night, you must survey the flight path and any surrounding obstacles during daylight hours to plan a safe route.

Requirement as structured

JCAB requires operators to inspect the planned flight path and surrounding obstacles during the daytime prior to conducting a night flight.

Original regulatory text

(2)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、適切な飛行経路を選定する。

Applies when

operation
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