pilot in command

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pilot in command

noun pilots in command

  1. The pilot in a one-pilot flight crew.
  2. The member of a two-pilot flight crew who has strategic control, is responsible for initiating crew resource management, and has ultimate responsibility for the safety of the aircraft.

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@misc{pilot_in_command_2026,
  title = {pilot in command},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/pilot%20in%20command},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}