AW139 - SPIFR
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AW139 - SPIFR
Looks like the boss would like a little more headroom than our current 76 can offer and a 139 has made the short list.
Wondering, can an N-registered 139 operate SPVFR/SPIFR under Part135 operations? Or under Part 91 ?
Assuming FMS Supp 22 is in play...
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Wondering, can an N-registered 139 operate SPVFR/SPIFR under Part135 operations? Or under Part 91 ?
Assuming FMS Supp 22 is in play...
Thanks
You may have trouble with the insurers with a 139 part 135. Part 91, maybe not so much. Getting the SPIFR sign off is easily done at the SIM. I don't see any issues flying it single driver, as long as the boss doesn't mind waiting for the 2 minute cool down before you can let him/her/they out.
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What's your insurance company think?
IMHO.
Section 1, Limitations. Minimum crew for IFR in FAA land is two.
Section 5, Supplement 22, IFR Single Pilot Operations. In nice big letters. NOT FAA APPROVED.
Single Pilot VFR in FAA land, yes. But only if Supplement 32 is followed.
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I've always said SPIFR is fine...until something goes wrong. In all the years I did training and checking on the 139 ( and others) when faced with an unexpected emergency/failure of a critical system at a critical flight stage the work load increases to a level that goes beyond what most SP's can deal with.
I'm with the FAA on this one.....
I'm with the FAA on this one.....
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I've always said SPIFR is fine...until something goes wrong. In all the years I did training and checking on the 139 ( and others) when faced with an unexpected emergency/failure of a critical system at a critical flight stage the work load increases to a level that goes beyond what most SP's can deal with.
I'm with the FAA on this one.....
I'm with the FAA on this one.....
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FAA licensed pilots are required to demonstrate SP competency to have their licences not have a SIC only restriction on initial endorsement, but I can't say for certain if thats required annually.