(1) The pilot in command of an aeroplane engaged in an application operation must, before take - off, take reasonable steps to satisfy himself or herself that the take - off can be safely carried out by considering the aeroplane's take - off weight and each other relevant factor.
(2) Before landing, the pilot must satisfy himself or herself that the landing can be safely carried out by considering the aeroplane's landing weight and each other relevant factor.
(3) A contravention of subregulation (1) or (2) is an
offence of strict liability.