Originally Posted by
joepilot
Yes, it is absolutely true that the positioning legs are operated under Part 91.
HOWEVER, according to FAR Part 135 regs, the positioning legs cannot be part of your required rest period, and Part 91 commercial flight time counts against your maximum Part 135 flight time. The Feds don't buy the idea that professional pilots jump in an airplane and fly empty to Omaha for free, and only then start getting paid.
Joe
Agree with all you say Joe. I was pointing out that you are not considered part 135 on a reposition.
The professional pilots didn't have to do a load manifest for the empty trip to Omaha, and they took off with an RVR of 300, but that is OK in this case too (maybe not smart, but legal)