Dozy #536
As a Rapide Captain ( nowhere for a F/O to sit !) I had to "sign-out" the 1179 form that my Chief Pilot ( who was also my employer) was "fit to fly in command."
A/Ps on later types of aircraft were not always able to be used. 1500ft was the minimum for A/P for the B170, where the cruising level outbound to Le Touquet was 1000ft with return flights at 1500ft. (Up to 12 sectors per day.)
This allowed plenty of practice for both pilots.
Some later types had only single channel instrument landing capabilities - and a number of airfields still lacked ILS but might have an impressive Terminal Building instead. ( Which would you prefer to show to the President of your country?)
Last edited by Jetdriver; 30th Sep 2012 at 04:11.