Recreational Flyer Responsibility for Emergency Safety

In plain language

You are personally responsible for the safety of the flight during an emergency. Do not rely solely on automated features like return-to-home or autoland, as they may not be enough to resolve the emergency.

Requirement as structured

The FAA recommends that safety guidelines emphasize that the recreational flyer is ultimately responsible for flight safety during emergencies, noting that automated recovery features may not be sufficient.

Original regulatory text

The FAA recommends that the comprehensive safety guidelines emphasize that the recreational flyer is responsible for the safety of the flight during emergencies. While CBOs may encourage use and familiarization with common automated recovery features (e.g., return to home, autoland), such features may not be sufficient to address an emergency.

Applies when

country

United States

operation

recreational

regulatory category

General