Section 1 - Pre-flight Operation and Departure a Use of flight manuals, especially aeroplane performance calculation, mass and balance • complete mass and balance schedule • calculate aeroplane performance criteria and limitations applicable to runway and departure make adjustments if required for actual conditions before take-off • verify availability and compliance of aeroplane documents b Use of Air Traffic Services document, weather document • use of suitable and correct documents, including maps charts and approach procedure plates to prepare flight plan and flight log • obtain and assess all elements of the prevailing and forecast weather conditions • obtain and assess all aeronautical information and NOTAMs; where applicable complete a RAIM check (AUGUR) and consults NANUs for updated information on constellation status and advisories c Preparation of ATC flight plan, IFR flight plan/log • complete an appropriate flight navigation log • complete the required ATC flight plans) and ensures that all required airfields are addressed • determine that the aeroplane is correctly fuelled, loaded and legal for the flight. • confirm any aeroplane performance criteria and limitations applicable in relation to runway, departure and weather conditions • demonstrate sufficient knowledge of the regulatory requirements relating to instrument flight d Identification of the required navaids for departure, arrival and approach procedures • set and identifies the appropriate navaids, respectively setup FMS, for takeoff and departure, including emergency return, if relevant • set and identifies the appropriate navaids, respectively setup FMS for approach and landing, if already possible