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The Savvy Aviator #7: Owner In Command
Every pilot understands the concept of “pilot in command,” which places absolute responsibility and final authority for aircraft operation squarely on the pilot’s shoulders. But what about when the aircraft isn’t flying? AVweb’s Mike Busch argues that aircraft owners need to accept absolute responsibility and final authority for the maintenance and airworthiness of their aircraft — a concept he calls “owner in command.”
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Key Takeaways:
- The article introduces the "Owner In Command" concept, arguing that aircraft owners should assume absolute responsibility and final authority for their aircraft's maintenance and airworthiness.
- This "Owner In Command" role is presented as a parallel to the well-understood "Pilot In Command" concept, which assigns ultimate responsibility for aircraft operation during flight.
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