Air Facts

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft? Air Facts Journal The pilot in command of an aircraft is directly responsible for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft. Consider the amazing picture below, taken on the flight deck of a Boeing 314 flying boat over 80 years ago.

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Pilot in Command Pilot Approach Airplanes 95

Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Who retains final authority over the human single pilot AI, a ground pilot, or the PIC on board? B747-8i, B737, MD11 Contributing Writer AI-powered system could be trained to assist in the cockpit and even land the plane in extreme emergencies, such as pilot incapacitation. By J Peter Berendsen ATP/CFI. Y oure alone.

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Pilot Cockpit Pilot in Command Cabin Crew 52

Professional Pilot

DECEMBER 10, 2024

The team in the flight deck In the heart of Bombardiers flight operations, a team of pilots, maintenance experts, and schedulers work in sync to maintain a high level of precision. Ct adds, We hire pilots who are already qualified as captains.

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Pilot Flight Deck Jet Pilot in Command 98

Airspeed Junkie

APRIL 12, 2024

It could be well argued with great emotion that captain’s authority on the flight deck has greatly decreased. Command Command or commonly known as Pilot in Command represents that there is a singular leader of a crew. Here we go. A person who takes responsibility for any outcome and leads their crews.

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Pilot Flight Deck Airline Airlines 90