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Old 05-01-2009 | 08:37 AM
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Originally Posted by NoyGonnaDoIt
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?
Correct. Basically the FAA is spring-loaded to require two pilots on turbojets, but if all the conditions are met, you can operate single-pilot on some of them. But that provision does not prevent normal two-pilot operations if conditions warrant, or if desired by the pilots.
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