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FLIGHT CHECK

Pilot/Controller Glossary with JO 7110.65BB, Change 3, effective July 9, 2026 · Official text on faa.gov

A call sign prefix used by FAA aircraft engaged in flight inspection/certification of navigational aids and flight procedures. The word “recorded” may be added as a suffix; e.g., “Flight Check 320 recorded” to indicate that an automated flight inspection is in progress in terminal areas.

See FLIGHT INSPECTION.

Refer to AIM.

In the 7110.65

Used in 7 paragraphs of JO 7110.65BB.

  1. 2-1-4Operational Priority
  2. 2-3-5Aircraft Identity
  3. 2-4-20Aircraft Identification
  4. 4-1-1Altitude and Distance Limitations
  5. 5-1-1Presentation and Equipment Performance
  6. 9-1-2Special Handling
  7. 9-1-3Flight Check Aircraft