Are pilots ever permitted to deviate from ATC instructions or clearances?
When ATC issues a clearance or instruction, pilots are expected to execute its provisions upon receipt. The addition of a VFR or other restriction; i.e., climb or descent point or time, crossing altitude, etc., does not authorize a pilot to deviate from the route of flight or any other provision of the ATC clearance.
Under what conditions may you operate an aircraft contrary to the rules of FAR Part 91?
No person may operate an aircraft, other than for the purpose of air navigation, on any part of the surface of an airport used by aircraft for air commerce (including areas used by those aircraft for receiving or discharging persons or cargo), in a careless or reckless manner so as to endanger the life or property of …
Can a pilot deviate from an ATC clearance?
(a) When an ATC clearance has been obtained, no pilot in command may deviate from that clearance unless an amended clearance is obtained, an emergency exists, or the deviation is in response to a traffic alert and collision avoidance system resolution advisory.
When can a pilot disobey air traffic control?
In case of emergencies, yes. The pilot in command has the final authority and responsibility for safety of the flight and can disobey ATC commands in case of emergencies. The reasons for that and the results will decide the consequences.
When does the pilot in command have authority?
When you cannot comply with an ATC instruction, for whatever reason, it is the job of ATC to accommodate your and move other airplanes out of your way. The regulatory basis for the PIC authority and ability to deviate from ATC instructions is in 14 CFR 91.3 §91.3 Responsibility and authority of the pilot in command.
When do you cannot comply with an ATC instruction?
When you cannot comply with an ATC instruction, for whatever reason, it is the job of ATC to accommodate your and move other airplanes out of your way. The regulatory basis for the PIC authority and ability to deviate from ATC instructions is in 14 CFR 91.3