Airplanes Altimeter Pilot in Command 
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. Little by little, your authority as PIC can be eroded until no one is actually in command.
Pilot Institute
NOVEMBER 20, 2024
The Pilot in Command is responsible for ensuring all equipment is functional before every flight. As the Pilot in Command (PIC), it’s your job to make sure everyone on board stays safe. Pilot Confidence : When you know your aircraft meets the legal standards, you can fly and focus on navigating safely.
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Air Facts
MAY 5, 2025
Take into consideration that weather reporting, and the dissemination of these reports to pilots, was not as accurate then as it is now. Another difference is that pilots today are almost never out of radar contact, as I was in the story. Class had begun for one young and inexperienced instrument pilot. How can this be?
Pilot Institute
JULY 9, 2025
Pilot and Owner/Operator Responsibilities Pilot-in-Command (PIC) Responsibilities 14 CFR 91.7(b) b) states that, “The pilot in command of a civil aircraft is responsible for determining whether that aircraft is in condition for safe flight” Notice how this doesn’t mention a mechanic or an operator.
Air Facts
JUNE 23, 2025
As each airplane ahead of me began their approach, I descended in the holding pattern. Two pilots landed successfully. I looked at the altimeter: a round gauge, a needle moving counterclockwise, and unreadable numbers. So did the altimeter. Both pilots suffered fatal injuries. But I couldn’t find it.
Northstar VFR
AUGUST 25, 2024
Most of these checks can even be done as the airplane is sitting at the gate because they are minimally invasive, require less tools, and take fewer maintenance personnel. Depending on the maintenance specifications required by the FAA for that airplane, these checks commonly happen after 24-60 hours of flight time.
Northstar VFR
SEPTEMBER 1, 2024
It’s vital that we take an honest look at our capacity for pilot-in-command responsibilities before each flight. Not only are we making checks on equipment and systems, but we’re also confirming our proficiency to fly the airplane. The easiest way to perform a self-assessment is by using the IMSAFE checklist.
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