Compliance with the rules of the air
The operation of an aircraft either in flight or on the movement area of an aerodrome shall be in compliance with the general rules and, in addition, when in flight, either with:
a) The visual fight rules, or.
b) The instrument flight rules.
Responsibility for compliance with the ruler of the air.
Responsibility of pilot – in- command
The pilot-in-command of an aircraft shall, whether manipulating the controls or not, be responsible for the operation of the aircraft in accordance with the rules of the air, except that the pilot-in-command may depart from these rules in circum-stances that render such departure absolutely necessary in the interests of safety.
Pre – flight action
Before beginnings a flight, the pilot – in – command of an aircraft shall become familiar with all available information appropriate to the intended operation. Pre-flight action for flights away from the vicinity of an aerodrome, and for all IFR flight, shall include a careful study of available current weather reports and forecasts, taking into consideration fuel requirements and alternative course of action if the flight cannot be completed as planned.
Authority of pilot-in-command.
Pilot-in-command of an aircraft shall have final authority as to the disposition of the aircraft while in command.
Use of intoxication liquor, narcotic or drugs.
No person shall pilot an aircraft, or act as a flight crew member of an aircraft, while under the influence of intoxicating liquor or nay narcotic or drug, by reason of which that person’s capacity to act is impaired.