preflight check
Before takeoff verification
A preflight check is a systematic inspection performed before an aircraft takes off, verifying that all systems are functioning properly: The pilot ran through her preflight check.
The term extends to any thorough review before beginning something: Do a preflight check on the presentation before the meeting.
- runwayPaved path for planes
- cockpitPilot's control compartment
- checklistItemized verification guide
- pilotOne who steers aircraft
- safetyFreedom from harm
fasten seatbelts · inspection · wheels up · controls · fuel · gauges · instruments · clearance · aviation · tarmac · control tower · seatbelt · cabin · flaps · throttle · engine · briefing · verification
- Air Travelboarding, airline, takeoff, landing, departure
- aviationaircraft, airports, airplane, airplanes, jets
- flight attendantsafety demo, beverage cart, meal service, overhead bin, emergency exit
- proceduresprocedure, surgery, procedures, process, autopsy
- paraglidingwing, glider, paramotor, harness, risers
- Aircraft Maintenancehangars, maintenance bay, engine diagnostics, hangar, scheduled maintenance