2.1.3  Launch the Vehicle and Complete the Predive Checklist

Compete the remainder of the predive checklist, launching and stabilizing the vehicle and initializing the navigation by setting the location and declination.

1. Launch the Vehicle
2. Check / Adjust the Ballast
3. Stabilize the Vehicle Using the Autos
4. Initialize the Navigation System

Place a Home Waypoint at the location of the vehicle for easier navigation back to the launch site at the end of the mission. Use the waypoint defaults first or edit the waypoint to set depth to 0 after placing it).

If you are not using a chart, you will need to place waypoints visually. In this case, navigate the vehicle to the planned starting point and place the first waypoint at the location of the vehicle when it is in position. You can place the end waypoint or any intermediate additional waypoints in the same manner. If you are not using a chart, you may not need to set the location and declination.