> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.inspiredflight.com/inspired-documentation/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.inspiredflight.com/inspired-documentation/products/inspired-suite/elevate/how-to/viewing-aircraft.md).

# Viewing Aircraft

{% hint style="info" %}
This process works the same for both Fleet Manager & Pilot, and you can only see an aircraft if you're authorized to fly it.
{% endhint %}

When you initially login, you'll always be brought to the Aircraft page first. This page shows each aircraft you're authorized to fly, as well as which IFT drone it is, their names, and their status.

The 'Fleet Status' bar at the top of the page shows how many aircraft are set as either Available, Maintenance Required, Action Needed, or Out of Service.

{% hint style="warning" %}

#### Only Fleet Managers can change the status of an aircraft.

{% endhint %}

<div><figure><img src="/files/uUxa9Fto7pQ7vyt4Pb8q" alt=""><figcaption><p>Fleet Manager view</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/Ol1bZsTdL0h8RBfuy6y2" alt=""><figcaption><p>Pilot view</p></figcaption></figure></div>

To view any aircrafts details, click on the aircraft and you'll be brought to the aircrafts detail page.

<div><figure><img src="/files/ei02kio9a2CZ0QcpuN5b" alt=""><figcaption><p>Fleet Manager view</p></figcaption></figure> <figure><img src="/files/jw4dXsy6kWjwni1QCpf4" alt=""><figcaption><p>Pilot view</p></figcaption></figure></div>

From this page, you can also edit the aircraft, view the preflight checklist, and add a note.


---

# Agent Instructions
This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com.

## Querying This Documentation
If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question.

Perform an HTTP GET request on the current page URL with the `ask` query parameter, and the optional `goal` query parameter:

```
GET https://docs.inspiredflight.com/inspired-documentation/products/inspired-suite/elevate/how-to/viewing-aircraft.md?ask=<question>&goal=<endgoal>
```

`ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language.
`goal` is optional and describes the broader end goal you are ultimately trying to accomplish on behalf of the user. GitBook uses it to tailor the answer towards what is most useful for that goal.

The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation.

Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.
