pre-flight check
Before takeoff inspection
A pre-flight check is an inspection of an aircraft before takeoff, verifying that systems, controls, and safety equipment are functioning properly.
Pilots work through standardized checklists covering everything from fuel levels to control surfaces.
The term extends to any systematic review before beginning something: Let's do a pre-flight check on the presentation before the meeting.
- checklistItemized verification guide
- cockpitPilot's control compartment
- runwayPaved path for planes
- pilotOne who steers aircraft
- safetyFreedom from harm
inspection · visual inspection · walkaround · ground crew · fuel · gauges · instruments · control surfaces · clearance · takeoff · all systems go · aviation · tarmac · cleared for takeoff · control tower · seatbelt · cabin · throttle
- Pre-event routinesstretching, warm-up, visualization, breathing exercises, hydration
- transportation inspectionemissions test, brake inspection, vehicle inspection, electrical inspection
- ground handlingground crew, pushback, marshaller, marshalling, tug