During an in-flight emergency requiring immediate action, what authority does the pilot in command have?

Choices

• ✓ To deviate from any Part 91 rule to the extent required to meet the emergencycorrect

  The PIC may deviate from the rules as needed to handle an in-flight emergency.

• No authority to deviate from any regulation

  The regulation explicitly grants emergency deviation authority.

• Authority only after obtaining ATC permission

  Emergency authority does not require prior ATC approval.

• Authority to ignore all future reporting requirements

  The PIC may be asked to file a written report on the deviation.