Plain English Meaning

It's the part of the lesson plan that covers everything the student needs to do on the ground before flying — checking weather, planning the flight, and inspecting the airplane.

Full Definition

In a training syllabus, a labeled lesson section listing the ground-based tasks a student must perform before each flight, such as obtaining a weather briefing, completing weight and balance, reviewing the planned lesson, and inspecting the aircraft. It identifies what the student is expected to accomplish on the ramp and in the briefing room before engine start.

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Seen in training syllabi, preflight briefings, checklists, and the time before engine start or .