Pilot/Controller Glossary
FLIGHT CHECK
This reproduces published FAA reference text for study. It does not replace the current official FAA publication or regulation.
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.
Retrieved from ecfr.gov on July 18, 2026.