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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

After about ten minutes the flight leader told the ground controller, who had been getting a running account of the unsuccessful intercept, that their fuel was low and that they'd have to break off soon.

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

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