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Who is the final authority on the operation of an aircraft in flight?

  1. The aircraft owner
  2. The pilot in command
  3. The air traffic controller
  4. The chief flight instructor
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Correct answer: The pilot in command

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

Source: 14 CFR Part 91, § 91.3 Responsibility and authority of the pilot in command.

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Questions last reviewed: 18 October 2026