Originally Posted by
Jetlife
There is no such thing as single pilot IFR pax 135 ops. Freight is another matter, but the FAA is pretty open about not allowing an autopilot in lieu of an FO when pax are involved.
That's not true at all. You most certainly can fly single pilot 135 IFR pax operation with an auto pilot in lieu of an SIC. It states it very point blank in the Regs; FAR 135.105. My company is certified single pilot IFR in pax carrying operations. So was my previous 135 outfit.