The statute gives the FFDO authority to make diversion decisions. Look it up.
Should there be a disturbance on an aircraft and the FFDO tells you to land you do have the authority to override under your emergency authority. You will, however, be required to justify your decision.
FWIW I am a captain who is familiar with the law as it pertains to the FFDO issue.
"Pilot's don't make mistakes, crews make mistakes."
T. Allan McCarter, while FAA administrator on why the agency was going after both pilots when a violation occured.
You sound like a one man show Stilton.
"Respect my author - it - tie."
Last edited by seventhree; 26th Mar 2008 at 23:17.