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§ 91.103
Preflight action.
Each pilot in command shall, before beginning a
flight, become familiar with all available information concerning
that flight. This information must include --
(a) For a flight under IFR or a flight not in the
vicinity of an airport, weather reports and forecasts, fuel
requirements, alternatives available if the planned flight cannot be
completed, and any known traffic delays of which the pilot in
command has been advised by ATC;
(b) For any flight, runway lengths at airports of
intended use, and the following takeoff and landing distance
information:
(1) For civil aircraft for which an approved
Airplane or Rotorcraft Flight Manual containing takeoff and landing
distance data is required, the takeoff and landing distance data
contained therein; and
(2) For civil aircraft other than those specified
in paragraph (b)(1) of this section, other reliable information
appropriate to the aircraft, relating to aircraft performance under
expected values of airport elevation and runway slope, aircraft
gross weight, and wind and temperature.
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