Starting a Part 135 op (USA)
We are researching the idea of running a Part 135 on-demand service using a Robinson R44-II (equipped as an IFR trainer) as our primary aircraft. I've been looking through the FARs, and 135.25(b) requires that the cert. holder has "exclusive use" of at least one aircraft meeting the requirements for the type of operation.
Our R44 is a leaseback ship and the owner takes it on trips occasionally. I would suppose that negates exclusive use. However, we also own a Schweizer 300CB IFR trainer which meets all the requirements. Would that fulfill the intent of 135.25(b)?
Any advice, thoughts, or nuggets of experience-based wisdom on starting a Pt 135 op are greatly appreciated!