Originally Posted by
Frankie Avalon
The FAA considers the language regulatory. It's not a huge difference.
In a lot of cases, yeah. But there exist OpSpecs that require an SIC for 135 ops.
Nosireebob. If a 135 GOM requires an SIC, with no provisions for single pilot 135, the flight cannot legally depart 135 without one. Doing so would constitute a violation, as the GOM is FAA blessed and considered regulatory.
State your source please. I haven't found a regulation or legal interpretation that says so, but it does not mean there is no such letter. You clearly know of one.
Also, what nr is that OpSpec that requires an SIC for 135?
GOM specifically is NOT regulatory, every GOM preface I've read says this:
"The procedures and policies contained herein supplement the regulations and are considered
essential to good operational practices and safety. If a question of applicability arises, the FARs shall
prevail."