Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Those airplanes are essentially two-pilot airplanes which the FAA allows to be operated as single pilot by a specially trained pilot.
The generic type rating requires two pilots. You can get a one-pilot type by demonstrating that you can do it all by yourself.
If the PIC has a single-pilot type, he can still chose to operate with two pilots...legal and loggable SIC. The SIC would need the minimum training in part 61.
Thanks. I think I understand.
It's similar to the Part 135 passenger IFR/autopilot SIC issue, although dealing with the aircraft's certification rather than the type of operation?