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Definition of Pilot in Command

could anybody tell me where, and which order in the ANO that it states
something like

"pilot in command of aircraft is directly responsibly for, and is the final authority as to, the operation of that aircraft"

Have been looking on CAA website, but find it really difficult to navigate it to find the answer

Thanks

Definition of PiC is contained in article 155 - Interpretation

Quote:

‘Pilot in command’ in relation to an aircraft means a person who for the time being is in charge of the piloting of the aircraft without being under the direction of any other pilot in the aircraft;

Now - Although I don't know of anywhere where it states that the PiC is the final arbiter of how the aircraft is operated, various entries in the ANO / Rules of the Air state that the Commander / Pilot in Command is responsible for ensuring that the flight is conducted in accordance with the above documents. With that in mind the PiC must be the final authority to ensure that compliance is adhered to. It also means of course that they are in trouble if it is not, (unless it can be justified from a safety point of view).

You're possibly thinking of Article 77 of the ANO 2005:

Quote:

Every person in an aircraft shall obey all lawful commands which the commander of that aircraft may give for the purpose of securing the safety of the aircraft and of persons or property carried therein, or the safety, efficiency or regularity of air navigation.