Originally Posted by
ppilot
I don't believe it matters that they have an autopilot. Two pilots are required under pt. 135 for IFR. An exception to the rule is made if there is an operating, approved autopilot, and in this case one pilot is allowed. Doesn't mean that two pilots are NOT allowed.
Basically any mid-light twin w/ an approved autopilot(I'd say 100% of them that are used for hauling pax), then you're not required an SIC. Some Ops specs have special wording approved by their FSDO to use an SIC, and let that SIC log that time pending check-rides etc....
I never said you can't put a second pilot in that seat, I'm just saying that they can't log the time unless there's a provision for that. SIC in a baron/C310 isn't going to impress anyone, but for the purpose of building time to get onto that companies roster once you hit the 1200TT.