Thanks for your comments. I agree there is nothing wrong with singles doing certain EMS and SAR missions but there are probably limits set to what is fair and reasonable taskings. Lets face it they where doing them for years before the twins took over the market and we are seeing a re appearance of the singles again to in regional areas and stand in aircraft while the twins are in for service.
They are less likely to fail than the pilots flying them some would say.
But for those who get accustomed to twins it is always a bit lonely with only one engine in places you would not choose to go if you had a choice.
The 90 day checks seems to becoming more of an accepted standard in EMS/SAR which is 4 times more than what is called for in Australian CAO's which calls for check flight once per year.
Could anyone expand on what is being conducting on these flights or should be conducted?
Are they being done as a training sortie or a check flight?
Are they with a check and training pilot or with another captain as a two pilot ride for building familarity.
Should EMS/SAR look for legislation different to the basic IFR requirements laid down or is this just becoming too regulated?
