Originally Posted by
trafly
Does the FAA consider Cape Air a "commuter" operation or a scheduled 135 operation. Per FAR 119, it would seem pretty clear that they are a commuter. But I've been told by folks who should know about these things that Cape Air was a sched 135. I'm soooo confused.
Yes, Cape Air is a commuter operation as defined by Part 119, operating under Part 135. Part 135.243 should clear it up:
Sec. 135.243 - Pilot in command qualifications.
(a) No certificate holder may use a person, nor may any person serve, as pilot in command in passenger-carrying operations --
(1) Of a turbojet airplane, of an airplane having a passenger-seat configuration, excluding each crewmember seat, of 10 seats or more, or of a multiengine airplane in a commuter operation as defined in part 119 of this chapter, unless that person holds an airline transport pilot certificate with appropriate category and class ratings and, if required, an appropriate type rating for that airplane.
Originally Posted by
trafly
Where's a Cape Air pilot when you need them?
