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Who is the pilot in command of your aircraft?

Air Facts

is one of the simplest and best known federal aviation regulations, and it clearly defines the most essential job as a pilot: to be the boss for the entire flight. 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.

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Drone Lingo Simplified: Acronyms Every Pilot Needs To Know

Pilot Institute

AGL is important for drone pilots as the regular ceiling for drone flight is defined as 400 feet AGL. Acronyms for Regulatory Compliance The following terms are important in making sure that drone pilots comply with all relevant FAA regulations. These are all the rules that govern aviation activities in the United States.

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Protecting Yourself From FAA Actions Isn’t Hard

Flying Magazine

But its late winter in the lower Midwest, and Im not flying much in a steady diet of snow, rain, high and gusty winds, and low ceilings with clouds full of ice. A few months ago, I wrote about the difference between administrative FAA actions in dealing with an alleged violator of the regulations versus civil or criminal prosecutions.