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preflight Definition

pre·flight (prēflīt′)

adjective

coming before a flight or the flying of aircraft preflight instructions

preflight Usage Examples

Modifies a noun

  • inspection: They will inform the PC whether the aircraft or assigned sections meet required preflight inspection criteria.
  • check: The preflight checks require both pilots to perform a control check.
  • information: In the Save As PDF dialog box, click Settings to view the preflight information and change the default settings.