flightplan
nounUK /ˈflaɪt.plæn/
US /ˈflaɪt.plæn/
A plan that tells a pilot where and how to fly a plane.
The pilot checked the flightplan before taking off.
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2. A written document filed with air traffic control describing a flight's route and timing.
The crew filed a flightplan with air traffic control before departure.
3. A detailed schedule or strategy for completing a task or journey.
She made a flightplan for her busy week of meetings.
4. In computing, a set of instructions guiding a process or program.
The software follows a flightplan to load its modules in order.