Flightworthy
What it means
Safe and properly equipped for successful flight.
Reach for it when stating that an aircraft is safe and suitably equipped for flight
Engineers declared the restored glider flightworthy after final tests.
Words to choose between 6
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everyday
flyable
Fits when basic capability to fly is the limited claim
Careful Flyable does not necessarily mean legally or safely airworthy.
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everyday
safe to fly
Fits when plain reassurance is appropriate and supported
Careful The phrase is a serious safety claim, not casual praise.
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professional
Fits when the recognized aviation term is required
Careful Airworthy can have a formal regulatory meaning and needs valid approval.
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professional
flight-ready
Fits when preparation for the next flight is complete
Careful Flight-ready may be an operational status rather than certification.
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professional
serviceable
Fits when equipment is available for operational use
Careful Serviceable can allow restrictions and does not specifically address flight.
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formal
certified
Fits when an authority has granted the relevant approval
Careful Certified is false if only an internal inspection occurred.
Opposites 3
- unairworthy
- grounded
- unsafe
Common phrases 3
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declare flightworthy
Engineers declare the restored glider flightworthy after tests.
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remain flightworthy
Regular inspections help the aircraft remain flightworthy.
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flightworthy condition
The mechanic returned the drone to flightworthy condition.
Usage notes
Keep in mind
Airworthy and certified can be regulated statuses; use them only with the applicable inspection or approval.
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