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3.0 Flying the Mission

3.1 Pre Engine Start

Take the entire D200 kit with you to the aircraft. Get out the camera, the GPS and

required cables. Put the rest of the kit in the baggage compartment and secure it. You

may need contents of the kit if you have to land somewhere different than mission

base!

Take a picture of the tail number of the aircraft.

Brief the pilot and observer on missions details; altitude, ground speed, target location(s)

and type. Agree on how you and/or the co-pilot will direct the aircraft once in the target

area.

Ask for an "in case of emergency" briefing in the event the pilot has not already done so.

If the flight is to be over water, ensure the briefing includes ditching instructions and that

you, the pilot and the co-pilot are wearing approved life vests.

Connect the Garmin etrex GPS to the camera using the two GPS cables. One cable

connects to the GPS and one to the camera and the two cables connect together.

Be very careful here as cables are easily damaged!

Turn on the Garmin GPS.

Place the GPS below the rear window so that it has a good view of satellites

There is a hanging strap on the GPS that can be clipped onto a fitting just below the

window in the baggage compartment. Verify GPS is tracking. Leave GPS turned on for

the entire duration of the flight.

Note: the aircraft needs to be outside of a metal hanger in order for the GPS receiver to

function correctly.

Remove the lens cap. Store it somewhere where it will not blow around the cockpit.