Originally Posted by
RI830
The PICs are trained and type rated as single pilot. EAS operation requires the use of two crew members unless you excersise the OpsSpec which allows Autopilot in lieu of an SIC.
So.....the SIC is a required crew member when crewed.
I think he has a valid point when it comes to any 91 or repo legs. The GOM or OpsSpecs doesn't apply. Either way, it's probably a small percentage of the operation.