> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://handbook.youngeagles.no/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://handbook.youngeagles.no/docs-en/roles-and-responsibilities.md). # Roles and responsibilities Basic structure Young Eagles Norway follows the role and responsibility structure defined in the EAA Young Eagles® Handbook. The program has two main roles: * Young Eagles Coordinator * Young Eagles Pilot (Pilot in Command – PIC) No separate national program roles are established beyond these. The term operator is used only where necessary for regulatory reasons under Norwegian and European aviation regulations. ## The role of EAA Chapter 573 EAA Chapter 573 coordinates Young Eagles activity in Norway within the EAA framework. \ Chapter 573: * coordinates Young Eagles activity in Norway within the EAA framework, * maintains the national supplement, * assists chapters and pilots when needed, * manages any national support schemes. The Young Eagles program is owned and administered by EAA International. Other EAA Chapters in Norway may conduct Young Eagles flights in accordance with EAA requirements and applicable regulations. Young Eagles Coordinator Each EAA Chapter may have up to three (3) registered Young Eagles Coordinators in accordance with EAA rules. The Coordinator is responsible for: * ensuring that activities are carried out in accordance with the EAA Young Eagles Handbook, * ensuring that participating pilots meet EAA requirements, * coordinating Young Eagles events and rallies, * being the point of contact with EAA when needed. When carrying out a Young Eagles Rally, the Coordinator must be physically present. The Coordinator is responsible for the planning and overall organization of the event, but does not assume the pilot in command’s responsibilities as PIC. As of today, the Young Eagles Coordinators in Norway are: * Vegard Mardahl () * Nicklas Holm () * Jan-Erik Andresen () Young Eagles Pilot (PIC) A Young Eagles Pilot is the pilot who conducts the flight and serves as Pilot in Command (PIC). \ the pilot: * has operational responsibility for their own flight, * must meet the requirements in the EAA Young Eagles Handbook, * must operate in accordance with applicable aviation regulations, * must be a valid member of EAA International, For Young Eagles events organized by EAA Chapter 573, membership in Chapter 573 is assumed as part of the Chapter’s voluntary organizational structure. This requirement does not apply to participation in Young Eagles activities organized by other EAA Chapters. The Pilot (PIC) has final decision-making authority for carrying out, aborting, or cancelling the flight. **Individual Young Eagles flights** Young Eagles flights may be conducted individually by a qualified Young Eagles Pilot without the activity being classified as a Young Eagles Rally. Individual flights shall be part of the Young Eagles program and carried out within the framework of the handbook. For individual flights: * the pilot in command (PIC) is responsible for planning, execution, and safety, * the Young Eagles Coordinator shall ensure that the pilot is qualified and familiar with the applicable program requirements. * Individual flights are considered a Young Eagles event. **Young Eagles Rally** An event is classified as a Young Eagles Rally when the EAA criteria are met. At a rally: * the Young Eagles Coordinator must be physically present, * the Coordinator ensures coordination and organization of the Young Eagles event in line with EAA guidelines, * event responsibility is determined according to the guidelines in the handbook * each pilot is responsible for their own flight as PIC. Regulatory operator responsibility Under applicable aviation regulations, a legal operator must be defined for each flight. This will normally be: * Local flying club or organization (powered aircraft, etc.), * NLF-affiliated microlight club (microlight). The term operator is used here in the sense defined by aviation regulations, and does not change the division of roles between the Young Eagles Coordinator and the Pilot (PIC). Decision-making authority Decision-making authority is assigned as follows: * The Pilot (PIC) has decision-making authority for their own flight. * The Young Eagles Coordinator is responsible for planning and conducting Young Eagles events according to the EAA framework and the handbook. * The regulatory operator is responsible under applicable aviation regulations. When assessing safety, the pilot in command (PIC) has the authority to abort or not carry out the flight. This decision is respected by all involved. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation dynamically by asking a question. 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