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What is pilot discretion?
The term “AT PILOT’S DISCRETION” included in the altitude information of an ATC clearance means that ATC has offered the pilot the option to start climb or descent when the pilot wishes, is authorized to conduct the climb or descent at any rate, and to temporarily level off at any intermediate altitude as desired.
Can pilots kick people off the plane?
Section 44902(b) of the FAA, known as “permissive refusal,” provides pilots with broad authority to remove passengers. The pilot in command stands in the role of the air carrier and can decide whether to remove a passenger from a flight for safety reasons.
What happens if a controller tells a pilot to descend at pilot’s discretion?
According to the FAA, when ATC issues a clearance to descend at pilot’s discretion (PD), pilots may begin the descent whenever they choose, and at any rate of their choosing. Pilots are also authorized to level off, temporarily, at any intermediate altitude during the descent.
What kind of altitude tells a pilot how much clearance there is above terrain or obstacles?
A radar altimeter (or radio altimeter) measures altitude above the terrain presently beneath an aircraft by timing how long it takes a beam of radio waves to reflect from the ground and return to the plane. Radar altimeters generally give readings up to 2,500 feet AGL.
When do you initiate a’pilot’s discretion’descent?
But First, What Is A “Pilot’s Discretion” Descent? According to the FAA, when ATC issues a clearance to descend at pilot’s discretion (PD), pilots may begin the descent whenever they choose, and at any rate of their choosing. Pilots are also authorized to level off, temporarily, at any intermediate altitude during the descent.
Does an airline pilot have the right to refuse to let you?
The simplistic answer is usually that a pilot and/or an airline has the “discretion” to deny boarding or even to kick you off the plane. Such action would be based, presumably, on 49 USC 44902 (b): “Permissive Refusal.
Why did the pilot not leave the plane?
The pilot indicates the situation is dangerous and even reports seeing gunfire on the ground at one point. The pilot then repeatedly asks for permission to depart “at my own discretion”. In the end, it appears that he does not depart. Would there be any consequences for the pilot?
Can a pilot take off with a remote control?
Generally speaking a pilot can (physically) do whatever they want: ATC doesn’t have a remote control. If you push the throttles forward and pull back on the yoke you will take off, no matter what mean things the folks in the tower are shouting at you over the radio.