Questions Passengers Can Ask A Pilot

Passenger Rights

Aircraft accidents kill and injure passengers and pilot each year. If you are curious about your flight, you may ask a pilot certain information.

The FAA requires that a pilot will:

• Have a seat and seat belt for you
• A preflight safety briefing
• Show you how to use the seat belt and operate the doors
• How to exit the airplane during an emergency
• Explain the location and use of survival equipment
• File a flight plan
• Tie down all cargo
• Weight and balance of the aircraft

A passenger may ask a pilot:

• Are you licensed, rated and current for this flight?
• Have you checked the weight and balance of the aircraft?
• Have you obtained a weather forecast?
• Have you filed a flight plan?
• Should I make alternative arrangements or reschedule due to bad weather?

A passenger may not ask a pilot:

• To carry a payload beyond the weight and balance limitations of the aircraft
• To takeoff or land at an airstrip which is less than the length required by the aircraft
• To fly below 500? except for takeoff or landing
• To fly into weather he or she considers unsafe or against regulation
• To fly beyond allowable duty time limits
• To take risks by continuing a flight for the sake of meeting one of your prior commitments

Pilots are entitled to expect passengers to:

• Comply with their directions as to loading of the aircraft
• Accept the nature of VFR flight and the possibility of delays or cancellation of the trip
• Follow their instruction is the event of an emergency

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