Which of the following is a phase of flight?

• A. Pre-landing Check
• B. Pushback and Taxi
• C. Midflight Catering
• D. Aircraft Refueling

Answer: (B)

Phases of flight cover the sequence of events from leaving the gate to completing the flight. The option describing movement from the gate to the runway—pushing back from the gate and taxiing to the runway—fits as the departure portion of that sequence. It represents the on-ground phase that happens before takeoff, when the aircraft is prepared and positioned for departure.

Pre-landing checks occur during the approach and landing phase, not as a separate departure phase. Midflight catering happens during the in-flight cruise, so it’s a service activity rather than a phase of flight. Aircraft refueling is a ground-service activity that can occur before departure but isn’t itself a phase of flight.