Why is having a documented pre flight checklist important?

A pre-flight checklist is essential because it helps ensure the safety of everyone on board the aircraft. By going through a standard set of procedures before takeoff, pilots can identify any potential issues or malfunctions with the aircraft and address them before they become a safety hazard.



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The before-takeoff checklist is nothing but another name for a pre-flight checklist. The fact is that this name makes it clear that the tasks in the list must be completed in full before taking off. However, the name before-takeoff checklist is more commonly found when a pre-flight checklist is created in segments.

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Flight Inspection ensures the integrity of instrument approaches and airway procedures that constitute our National Airspace System infrastructure and the FAA's international commitments.

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  • Auxiliary fuel pump — Off.
  • Flight controls — Free and correct.
  • Instruments and radios — Checked and set.
  • Landing gear position lights — Checked.
  • Altimeter — Set.
  • Directional gyro — Set.
  • Fuel gauges — Checked.
  • Trim — Set.


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Make sure everything is working and instruments will give correct readings in flight.
  1. First and foremost, make sure you have enough fuel for your flight.
  2. Check the aircraft's registration and certification to make sure they are up-to-date.
  3. The ignition switch should be in the “off” position.


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What is preflight? Basically, preflight is going over your completed job files to identify and correct potential problems before the files are output to film. Printers borrowed the term “preflight” from the procedure pilots use before taking off.

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How long do pre-flight checks take? The left main gear, engine, and wing must all be checked with the same scrutiny as the right-hand side. In total, a thorough walk-around will take around 10 minutes before it's time to head back up the flight deck and finalize the aircraft for departure.

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It is the pilot designated as aircraft commander for the forthcoming flight who must determine who carries out the duty. It is quite common for aircraft commanders to decide to carry out the external inspection prior to the first flight of a particular flight crew duty period themselves.

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What To Include in a Pre-flight Checklist?
  1. [ ] Check for any signs of damage or wear on the exterior of the aircraft, including wings, flaps, tail, landing gear, tires, and lights.
  2. [ ] Inspect the control surfaces, such as flaps, ailerons, and rudder.
  3. [ ] Verify flight instruments are working correctly.


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