Originally Posted by
Z_Pilot
Thanks for the reply. The LOA for <25nm option is not all that attractive to me because the "big sights" in my area are roughly 40nm to 50nm out.
I re-read most of my bookmarked links. Most of them use language such as "single pilot / single plane" for the clause I'd love to use, however, there is a FAA document or two (of course I can't find it right now) that uses "owner/operator" language. That slight term/wording discrepancy is what got me nervous. "Owner/operator" (in my opinion) could possibly indicate that the operator (pilot) must be the owner (of the airplane).
However, thanks to your reply, and other replies I have received in other forums, it looks like my assumption was wrong. Therefore, I can start to formulate a game plan.
Thank so much for your time!
ZP
The owner/operator language comes up when the 135 carrier is not the legal owner of the aircraft and that there is some type of lease agreement for the aircraft. The operator will be the one that has the 135 certificate and determines scheduling, crewing, and maintainenance of the aircraft. You may be the operator with out being the pilot listed in the ops specs. However your pilot will need to become very knowledgeable on both parts 119 and 135 as there is minimal company oversight often times during a single pilot operation and the FAA will want accountability. A single pilot op has no DO, CP, DM, or other required management positions listed in Part 119.
Think what if scenarios when you are unavailable for consultation. You need to make sure your pilot doesn't violate the FARs and get you in trouble.
Best of luck to you hope you get a POI that wants to be constructive and help you rather than be a PITA. This makes a huge difference on getting the certification done efficiently.
