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 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).

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