A pilot who is in command of an aircraft and crew while on duty and is ultimately responsible for the manipulation of the flight controls is the?

• A. Captain/PIC
• B. Bulkhead
• C. Comat
• D. Configuration

Answer: (A)

The person in command and ultimately responsible for the manipulation of the flight controls is the pilot in command, typically the captain. The PIC is defined as the individual designated to be in command of the flight and responsible for the safety of the operation. This authority covers all decisions during the flight and includes directing or directly handling the flight controls as needed to achieve a safe outcome. Bulkhead is just a structural wall inside the aircraft, not a person or role. Configuration refers to how the aircraft’s systems and controls are set up, not who is in charge. The term in question is the captain as the PIC, the one with final responsibility for the flight.