Hi helimutt...just for the record. This flight would most likely have been conducted under the banner of 'private' as the owner of the machine was on board. So anything contained within the company OM would not have had to be adhered to for this flight. Therefore, carried out at the discretion of the aircraft captain. Enough said...
I would also like to pass on my sincere sympathy to Steve's family and all members of Atlas at this very sad time. I worked with Steve directly on many occasions and will find it very strange knowing I will not see him later this year. RIP Steve.