No AQUIS B', what he's saying is that 500 Multi-Command under the IFR is required for LOW Capacity AOC. ie: REX or any other operator that flies A/C with no more than 36 seats.

Qlink has a HIGH capacity AOC (required for the Q400) so that part of the REGs apply for all their ops.

I agree partly with the notion that a properly trained F/O, provided he/she is given the appropriate command training should be able to move to the left seat after good experience in the RHS. But don't dismiss the value of the 500 hours Multi-Command too lightly. For a pilot to have achieved this it is fairly likely they have been exposed to a variety of situations that may have given them the skills and latitude of thought needed even years down the track.

Also, my 2 cents.

KRUSTY34,

Thanks for the clarification... of course- 500 multi command is good to have and I am glad I did it ... but as you also agreed on ... it can be done... in my company I fly with captains who come from either background (cadet as well as bush/GA) and I cant tell the difference unless I ask him (or her)

Cheers
AB

Also required for the Q300.

Backdoorbandit is correct.

Divosh
You've narrowed these so-called "got attitudes, p1ssed off FOs" down to a handful of guys and gals in the company ... just wondering does that include you? :eek: