Public transport - IFR - single pilot but no autopilot!
This is not legal!!!
Oh really, how come, several operators operate under these terms in the UK???????
Under Jar Ops, an autopilot is required, however JAR OPS is not legally binding, and the UK still operates under the ANO, and the CAA can give exemptions as it sees fit, until EASA (or what they eventually decide to be called) take control, when the European legislation will be binding.
Until then, it is legal. It's amazing what a little research can tell you isn't it Leo45.
Rumour is they are getting J31's for some bizaar reason two crew and only 19 seats it makes no sense.
Well, two crew, 19 seats. It isn't about the number of seats, a whole host of other factors come into play, such as what it says on the type certificate, performance, weight etc... Just because a Lear 55 can't hold 19, doesn't mean it can be flown single pilot, now does it. It amazes me the lack of common sense among some people. Beech 1900's are 19 seat, and require 2 crew, but no flight attendant. That's because any more than 19 seats requires a flight attendant.
Anyway, I've heard they're a good operation down there. Are the Let 410's 19 seat?