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Old 19th Dec 2012, 15:58
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xrayalpha
 
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Hi all,

We have an Italian who admits he may not have full Level 6.

Surely, the difference is "in control" and "at the controls".

And, if you speak to an examiner - or have ever had a flying test - you should have the nuances of who is actually "in control" and "at the controls" explained to you.

I appreciate the phrase: "You have control" may now cause some confusion. Does it mean "You are now the handler of the controls", or does it mean "You are now Captain"?

And just how much control of the controls do you actually have if the instructor can then insist at any time: I have control?

Know what: we all manage pretty well to understand without going in to semantics. We are pilots, not lawyers or English professors.
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