A flight watch system is in place to ensure which of the following?

• A. cockpit watch is indicating the correct UTC time
• B. the flight is being monitored as per the Operations Manual
• C. Flight crew are adhering to company procedures
• D. cockpit voice recorder and flight data recorder systems are operational

Answer: (C)

Flight watch is a supervisory tool used to verify that the flight is conducted in accordance with company procedures. It tracks the flight against the plan, checks compliance with standard operating procedures, and flags deviations or actions needed to stay aligned with the Operations Manual. This focus on how the crew follows procedures is why it's the best choice. While keeping the correct UTC time and ensuring CVR/FDR are operational are important, those responsibilities belong to separate systems or teams and are not the primary purpose of flight watch.