Originally Posted by
Saffa_pilot
I am guessing it may have something to do with this clause out of the Tanzanian air law:
41.-(1) A person shall not conduct a single pilot operation under the instrument flight rules or at night unless the operation is approved by the Authority and-
(a) the flight manual does not require a flight crew of more than one;
(b) the aeroplane is propeller-driven;
(c) the maximum approved passenger seating configuration of the aeroplane is not more than nine;
(d) the maximum certificated take-off mass of the aeroplane is 5,700 kg or less;
(e) the aeroplane is equipped as described in sub-regulation (3); and
(f) the pilot has satisfied requirements of experience, training, checking and regency as prescribed by regulation 36.
(2) Notwithstanding the provisions of sub-regulation (1) (c) the Authority may approve a single pilot operation under IFR or at night for an aero plane with a passenger seating configuration of more than nine if the aero plane, in addition to meeting the requirements of sub-regulation (1) (a), (b), (d), (e) and (f), is type certificated for operation by a single pilot.
(3) A person conducting a single pilot operation under the IFR or at night shall ensure that the aeroplane is equipped with- (a) a serviceable autopilot that has at least altitude hold and heading select modes; (b) a headset with a boom microphone or equivalent; and
"unless the operation is approved by the Authority" are the key words.