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Under 14 CFR 91.3, who is directly responsible for and the final authority as to the operation of an aircraft?

Choices

  • Air traffic control

    ATC provides separation and instructions but is not the final authority for the operation.

  • ✓ The pilot in commandcorrect

    91.3(a) makes the PIC directly responsible for and the final authority as to the operation.

  • The aircraft owner

    Ownership does not confer operational authority during flight.

  • The flight instructor on the ground

    A ground instructor is not the in-flight final authority.

Why

The pilot in command is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of the aircraft.

FAA source: 14 CFR 91.3(a)browse the reference library →

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