Originally Posted by
Yara-ma-yha-who
I'm sure that I'll get flamed for suggesting that single-pilot ops can be conducted safely, but my opinion is that one competent, experienced, and current pilot, flying an appropriately equipped helicopter is almost as safe as two of the above. And if I were paying the bills, and the regulator allowed me to do it, I would go single-pilot every time.
I've been told that single pilot HHO offshore is normal in countries in the southern part of the north sea, all flown VFR. It is renewable energy related. Supposedly VFR operations with 800 meters and 600 feet ceiling between offshore locations is the norm, which is the basis for my inquiry.