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06-23-2013, 06:03 PM
#81
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Originally Posted by Hawker445
Well they have taken well over 4,500 applicants. With a $500 initial deposit Plus $1650 a month, that is well over 6 million dollars in the first month alone..
The PC12 is also pretty nice to operate per hour. SO i think this company is going to be very successful
The PC12 is also pretty nice to operate per hour. SO i think this company is going to be very successful
06-23-2013, 09:12 PM
#82
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Originally Posted by Jetlife
There is no such thing as single pilot IFR pax 135 ops. Freight is another matter, but the FAA is pretty open about not allowing an autopilot in lieu of an FO when pax are involved.
06-23-2013, 10:10 PM
#83
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Originally Posted by Jetlife
There is no such thing as single pilot IFR pax 135 ops. Freight is another matter, but the FAA is pretty open about not allowing an autopilot in lieu of an FO when pax are involved.
06-24-2013, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Jetlife
I am not aware of any in the lower 48.
Yes, there are 135 pax companies that operate turboprops single pilot in the lower 48. I worked for one operator, they had a single-engine pressurized turboprop.
07-30-2013, 08:34 AM
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07-30-2013, 02:09 PM
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Originally Posted by Jetlife
There is no such thing as single pilot IFR pax 135 ops. Freight is another matter, but the FAA is pretty open about not allowing an autopilot in lieu of an FO when pax are involved.
07-30-2013, 04:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Jetlife
There is no such thing as single pilot IFR pax 135 ops. Freight is another matter, but the FAA is pretty open about not allowing an autopilot in lieu of an FO when pax are involved.
