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FM/BG-976 · v1.02

Considerations prior to take-off

Code: FM/BG-976
Kind: Guide
Version: v1.02 1yr ago
Views: 264
Platforms: As its document
Published by: Cpl Ross 21 Jul 2025
Last material change: v1.00 Initial SOP Port

2 words added, 35 words removed. Title changed from "Preparing for take-off" to "Considerations prior to take-off".

v1.01

~~Before lifting off, confirm~~ all personnel are boarded and ready. Survey the immediate area for hazards such as trees, poles, and wires that may cause rotor strikes. If operating in a flight group, establish the take-off sequence to avoid mid-air collisions. Check airspace for other aircraft and ensure your departure won’t intersect their approach. Plan your route before ~~lifting, navigating while airborne reduces flight safety and efficiency. Once ready, lift a few meters off the ground, there is no need to ascend higher unless terrain or threats dictate otherwise.~~

v1.02

Confirm all personnel are boarded and ready. Survey the immediate area for hazards such as trees, poles, and wires that may cause rotor strikes. If operating in a flight group, establish the take-off sequence to avoid mid-air collisions. Check airspace for other aircraft and ensure your departure won’t intersect their approach. Plan your route before lifting.

~~Before lifting off, confirm~~ Confirm all personnel are boarded and ready. Survey the immediate area for hazards such as trees, poles, and wires that may cause rotor strikes. If operating in a flight group, establish the take-off sequence to avoid mid-air collisions. Check airspace for other aircraft and ensure your departure won’t intersect their approach. Plan your route before ~~lifting, navigating while airborne reduces flight safety and efficiency. Once ready, lift a few meters off the ground, there is no need to ascend higher unless terrain or threats dictate otherwise.~~ lifting.

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