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flight leader

American  

noun

  1. a pilot who commands a flight of military airplanes.


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When I reached out to several airlines about the issue, they either didn’t address it directly or said they review reports and follow up with the crew member or their flight leader.

From New York Times • Feb. 16, 2022

Navy Blue Angels commanding officer and flight leader.

From Washington Times • Apr. 28, 2020

Brian Kesselring, Blue Angels commanding officer and flight leader, praised the dedication of those on the front lines and said it is an honor to highlight their perseverance and sacrifice.

From Fox News • Apr. 25, 2020

In tight formation with the National Air Guard, tensely but proudly crowding in under his flight leader until the rudder of Bach's plane is blackened by the leader's exhaust.

From Time Magazine Archive

The tower called the flight leader, Captain Mantell, and asked him to take a look at the object and try to identify it.

From The Report on Unidentified Flying Objects by Ruppelt, Edward J.