The ____________________ is responsible for the movement and maneuvering of the aircraft via the flight controls with reference to either visual or instrument information.

The ____________________ is responsible for the movement and maneuvering of the aircraft via the flight controls with reference to either visual or instrument information.

• A. Pilot flying (PF)
• B. Pilot in command (PIC)
• C. Pilot monitoring (PM)
• D. Co-pilot

Answer: (A)

The pilot flying is the person who actually moves the aircraft through the flight controls to maneuver it, using either outside visual references or instruments. This role controls the cyclic, collective, and pedals to set attitude, airspeed, and flight path based on what is seen or read on the cockpit displays. The pilot monitoring supports by watching instruments and managing other tasks, while the pilot in command holds overall authority and responsibility but is not necessarily the one actively handling the controls at that moment. The co-pilot is typically the secondary crew member who assists rather than directly controls the flight path.

The pilot flying is the person who actually moves the aircraft through the flight controls to maneuver it, using either outside visual references or instruments. This role controls the cyclic, collective, and pedals to set attitude, airspeed, and flight path based on what is seen or read on the cockpit displays. The pilot monitoring supports by watching instruments and managing other tasks, while the pilot in command holds overall authority and responsibility but is not necessarily the one actively handling the controls at that moment. The co-pilot is typically the secondary crew member who assists rather than directly controls the flight path.