In aviation, the first officer (FO), also called co-pilot, is a pilot who serves as the second-in-command of an aircraft, alongside the captain, who is the legal commander. In the event of incapacitation of the captain, the first officer will assume command of the aircraft.
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The cockpit of Widerøe de Havilland Canada Dash-8 103. First Officer at the controls during approach...