operational control

EASA defines “operational control” in one regulation. The wording below is reproduced verbatim from the EASA Easy Access Rules, with a link to the paragraph it comes from.

‘operational control’ means the responsibility for the initiation, continuation, termination or diversion of a flight in the interest of safety;

Annex I — Definitions for terms used in Annexes II to IX · Air Operations · Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 · Easy Access Rules, 27 Mar 2026 revision · Read the article

Defined in the same article

accelerate-stop distance available (ASDA)
acceptable means of compliance (AMC)
acceptance checklist
adequate aerodrome
adequate vertiport
adult
aerodrome operating minima
aided night vision imaging system (NVIS) flight

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