Pilot in command
2.3.1, specifically empower the PIC to override any other regulation in an emergency, and to take the safest course of action at his/her sole discretion. Pilot in Command.2.3.1 Responsibility of pilot-in-command , ICAO declares: The pilot-in-command of an aircraft shall, whether manipulating the controls or not, be responsible for the operation of the aircraft in accordance with the rules of the air, except that the pilot-in-command may depart from these rules in circumstances that render such departure absolutely necessary in the interests of safety. In Annex 2, par. In Annex 2, Rules of the Air , under par.
It essentially gives the PIC the final authority in any situation involving the safety of a flight, irrespective of any other law or regulation. Under U.S. (2000).
FAA FAR 14 CFR 61.51, Craig, Paul A. This would be the captain in a typical two- or three-pilot flight crew, or pilot if there is only one certified and qualified pilot at the controls of an aircraft.
The PIC must be legally certified (or otherwise authorized) to operate the aircraft for the specific flight and flight conditions, but need not be actually manipulating the controls at any given moment. This provision mirrors the authority given to the captains of ships at sea, with similar justifications.
The pilot in command (PIC) of an aircraft is the person aboard the aircraft who is ultimately responsible for its operation and safety during flight. The PIC is the person legally in charge of the aircraft and its flight safety and operation, and would normally be the primary person liable for an infraction of any flight rule. The strict legal definition of PIC may vary slightly from country to country.
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FAA FAR 91.3, Responsibility and authority of the pilot in command , the FAA declares: ICAO and other countries equivalent rules are similar. 2.4 Authority of pilot-in-command of an aircraft , ICAO adds: The pilot-in-command of an aircraft shall have final authority as to the disposition of the aircraft while in command. Both FAR 91.3(b) and ICAO Annex 2, par.
The current ICAO and FAA definition is: The pilot responsible for the operation and safety of the aircraft during flight time. Note that flight time is defined as The total time from the moment an aircraft first moves under its own power for the purpose of taking off until the moment it comes to rest at the end of the flight. This would normally include taxiing, which involves the ground operation to and from the runway, as long as the taxiing is carried out with the intention of flying the aircraft. Under U.S.
