BIK . .. .CAO 29.1.0.4.1(a) alows a private pilot act as pilot in comand of an aircraft that is engaged in parachute operations.. .. .If the PIC is only required to be the holder of a PPL, the operation therefore would be a private operation and would not require an AOC.. . . . <small>[ 19 March 2002, 07:46: Message edited by: ozoilfield ]</small>