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Regulation OTAR Part 91 - General Operating Instructions

(f) the status of the communication and navigation facilities intended to be used; and
(g) the current conditions of the aerodrome or heliport and runway lengths at aerodromes of
intended use; and
(h) all airspace restrictions that may apply on or adjacent to the planned route and alternatives
available; and
(i) any volcanic activity within the vicinity of the planned route.

OTAR.91.190 Flight preparation
A flight shall not be commenced until the pilot in command is satisfied that:
(a) the aircraft is airworthy and in a condition for safe flight;
(b) the documents, manuals and additional documents specified are on board the aircraft;
(c) the instruments and equipment installed on the aircraft are appropriate and in accordance with
Subpart F, taking into account the expected flight conditions;
(d) the instruments and equipment are in operable condition except as provided in the MEL;
(e) any necessary maintenance has been carried out in accordance with Subpart G;
(f) the correct quantity and type of fuel has been loaded on the aircraft;
(g) the flight can be safely made in accordance with any given performance data for the aircraft
being operated;
(h) the mass of the aircraft and centre of gravity are such that the flight can be conducted safely,
taking account of the expected flight conditions;
(i) any load carried is properly distributed and safely secured;
(j) the aircraft operating limitations, contained in the flight manual, or equivalent, will not be
exceeded; and

OTAR.91.200 ATS flight plan
A flight plan shall be submitted to an appropriate ATS unit, or its designated agent, prior to the start of each
flight under VFR that proceeds over water more than 10 NM from shore, or is operating over any other
remote or hazardous terrain.
Note: This is in addition to any requirement to file an ATS flight plan contained in the Rules of the Air.
OTAR.91.210 Operating in icing conditions - ground procedures
The pilot-in-command:
(a) shall not operate an aircraft in conditions where ground icing is known or suspected to be
present, unless the aircraft has been inspected for icing and if necessary given such de-ice and
anti-ice treatment as may be required;
(b) shall at no time perform a take-off in an aircraft that has snow, ice, or frost adhering to the wings,
rotors, stabilisers, or control surfaces; and
(c) may only perform a take-off in an aircraft that has frost adhering to a propeller, windscreen, or
powerplant installation if such action is specifically permitted by the aircraft flight manual and the
take-off is performed in accordance with the aircraft flight manual procedures.
OTAR.91.215 Operating in icing conditions - flight procedures
A flight shall not be commenced nor intentionally flown into expected or actual icing conditions unless the
aircraft is certificated and equipped to cope with such conditions.
OTAR.91.220 Operating facilities
(a) A flight shall not be commenced unless it has been ascertained by every reasonable means
available that the ground and/or water facilities including communication facilities and navigation
aids available and directly required on such flight, for the safe operation of the aircraft, are
adequate for the type of operation under which the flight is to be conducted.
(b) Any inadequacy of facilities observed in the course of operations shall be reported to the authority
responsible for them, without undue delay.

OTAR.91.225 Use of aerodromes/operating sites
(a) An aircraft shall not be operated at an aerodrome or operating site unless:

(1) the aerodrome or operating site is satisfactory, taking account of the physical
characteristics of the place, the operating environment and the performance of the
aircraft; and
(2) for operations at an aerodrome, at the expected time of use the aerodrome will be
available and equipped with necessary ancillary services.
Note 1: Ancillary services include ATS, lighting, communications, weather reporting,
navigation aids and emergency services, as appropriate to the circumstances.

(b) A helicopter shall not be operated unless it is assured that:
(1) any place used as a heliport or landing site within a congested area of a city, town or
settlement has physical characteristics, obstacle limitation surfaces and visual aids
commensurate with the characteristics of the helicopter being operated and the
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