U.S. Marine Corps student pilot Lt. Chris Lazoritz (left) conducts pre-flight checks on a T-6B Texan II aircraft under the instruction of U.S. Coast Guard instructor pilot Lt. j.g. Lars Anderson, of Pace, Fla., at Naval Air Station Whiting Field, June 9, 2014. During pre-flight checks, instructor and student pilots ensure the aircraft is airworthy and safe to fly. They check major components and flight surfaces, ensure there are no leaks or loose objects in the aircraft, check that all fluid caps are securely tightened, and ensure all cowlings and access panels are secure.