# The Air Navigation Order 2016, Article 244: Authority of pilot in command of an aircraft


Every person in an aircraft must obey all lawful commands which the pilot in command of that aircraft may give for the purpose of securing the safety of the aircraft and of persons or property carried in the aircraft, or the safety, efficiency or regularity of air navigation.

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Source: https://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765/article/244 (the official version)
Page: https://openlegislation.uk/air-navigation-order-2016/article-244
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