It is not crazy to fly single pilot in thr RFDS environment. You just have to employ the right people with the right experience level, skill set, and mind set. As I said, it is not a job for the inexperienced.
If you look through the pilot ranks within Queensland RFDS you will find some of the most experienced aviators in the country with some amazing back grounds and yes quite a bit of grey hair.
This is complimented by excellent equipment including dual FMS, Proline 21 King Airs with paperless cockpits.
The training is second to none, done by the cream of these outstanding aviators to ensure a safe operation.
The culture within the RFDS is one of support and training as these aviators have nothing to prove so you can rely on support without criticism from any of your fellow pilots which is a vast knowledge base any time of the day or night.
Yes we do fly single pilot, but we are also a team.
The RFDS motto "Can Do, Can Do Safely" is what it is all about.
Last edited by Swamp Duck; 22nd Mar 2015 at 00:11.