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nico(at)cybersuperstore.c
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Posted: Fri Jan 03, 2014 5:03 pm Post subject: AC90/95 single pilot operation

Folks, 

I had a request from an AC90/95 operator who wants to know what in the FAA regulations determine which aircraft and under what circumstances may be flown with a single pilot and which and under which circumstances require a co-pilot. 

Ordinarily the AC90/95 series Commanders can be legally operated with only one crew member, but are there circumstances under which a second crew member is required?

Your response would be very much appreciated. 

Thanks

nico

 

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cloudcraft(at)aol.com
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Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 11:43 am Post subject: AC90/95 single pilot operation

Nico,

 

 All Commanders are type certificated (in the U.S.) as one pilot.  

 

 Under FAR 135, IFR qualifications, an autopilot can serve instead of a second in command.   The pilot under FAR 135 will have to qualify with autopilot and it must be in the operator's OpSpecs.

 

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Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 2:10 pm Post subject: AC90/95 single pilot operation

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On Jan 6, 2014, at 1:42 PM, "Keith S. Gordon" <cloudcraft(at)aol.com (cloudcraft(at)aol.com)> wrote:

[quote]Nico,

 

 All Commanders are type certificated (in the U.S.) as one pilot.  

 

 Under FAR 135, IFR qualifications, an autopilot can serve instead of a second in command.   The pilot under FAR 135 will have to qualify with autopilot and it must be in the operator's OpSpecs.

 

 Keith S Gordon

 Wing Commander Gordon

    

  

     

  

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Posted: Mon Jan 06, 2014 2:49 pm Post subject: AC90/95 single pilot operation

Nico, All,

 

 I was on the fly earlier when I posted about single pilot / s.i.c. requirements.   Here's the source of my answer.

 

 Â§135.101   Second in command required under IFR. Except  as provided in Â§135.105, no person may operate an aircraft carrying  passengers under IFR unless there is a second in command in the  aircraft.

 

 Â§135.105   Exception to second in command requirement: Approval for use of autopilot system. (a)  Except as provided in Â§Â§135.99 and 135.111, unless two pilots are  required by this chapter for operations under VFR, a person may operate  an aircraft without a second in command, if it is equipped with an  operative approved autopilot system and the use of that system is  authorized by appropriate operations specifications. No certificate  holder may use any person, nor may any person serve, as a pilot in  command under this section of an aircraft operated in a commuter  operation, as defined in part 119 of this chapter unless that person has  at least 100 hours pilot in command flight time in the make and model  of aircraft to be flown and has met all other applicable requirements of  this part. 

  (b) The certificate holder may apply for an amendment  of its operations specifications to authorize the use of an autopilot  system in place of a second in command. 

  (c) The Administrator  issues an amendment to the operations specifications authorizing the use  of an autopilot system, in place of a second in command, ifâ€”

  (1) The autopilot is capable of operating the aircraft controls to maintain flight and maneuver it about the three axes; and 

  (2)  The certificate holder shows, to the satisfaction of the Administrator,  that operations using the autopilot system can be conducted safely and  in compliance with this part. 

  The amendment contains any  conditions or limitations on the use of the autopilot system that the  Administrator determines are needed in the interest of safety. 

  

     

  

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Posted: Mon Feb 10, 2014 2:34 pm Post subject: Re: AC90/95 single pilot operation

Are you flying passengers or cargo?

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