In respect to a flight itinerary or flight plan, a 'responsible person' is

• A. An individual who has agreed with the person who has filed a flight itinerary to ensure that the appropriate authorities are notified if the aircraft should be overdue
• B. Anyone over 18 years of age
• C. A licensed pilot
• D. None of the above

Answer: (A)

The essential idea is accountability for timely SAR action. A flight itinerary or flight plan often designates a responsible person who has agreed with the person who filed the plan to ensure that appropriate authorities are notified if the aircraft becomes overdue. This role isn’t about age or license status; it’s about being the designated contact who will trigger alerts to authorities if the expected arrival time is missed. In practice, this person coordinates with the operator or file initiator and can initiate Search and Rescue procedures if the aircraft doesn’t arrive as planned. That’s why this option is the best fit.