diff --git a/mil_common/utils/mil_tools/scripts/preflight.py b/mil_common/utils/mil_tools/scripts/preflight.py
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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+import rospy
+
+# Use Rich for nice printing
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    # Initialize the Preflight Node
+    rospy.init_node("preflight")
+
+    print("Checking for Gazebo")
+    # Check if the Gazebo Node exists
+    if rospy.get_param("/is_simulation", None):
+        print("Running a Simulation")
+    else:
+        print("Running for real")