Originally Posted by
lederhosen
Olivier Dassault was an extremely accomplished pilot, graduate of the French Air Force academy and rated on many aircraft. I don't know for sure, but I would be very surprised if he was not rated on his own helicopter. Someone else I knew always flew his own turbine helicopter with with another pilot, basically two crew operations.
I think I know who you are refering to when mentioning your friend flying with a pro in the left seat... it is an insurance imposition and Show-Business requirement.