Originally Posted by
richarddd
This is a frequent statement. Is there some relevant law, regulation or controlling case?
I'm not disputing the idea, I just would like to understand the basis for the idea that the pilot is in charge and can, for example, order someone removed.
Please see my post above. When you are on a vessel, maritime law says you must obey the captain. Aviation law derives the same principle. If the captain demands you to do something, you must comply. Your legal recourse from wrongs committed by the captain are only settled once off boarded in either case. Please understand I am not saying the captain is always right.