Single 135 Operators..Any Advice?

[Cowboypilot]

Thanks. I found a lot of info at www.part135.com. that help you get the mauals you need.

 

[cvsfly]

FAR 135.99 (b) states: "No certificate holder may operate an aircraft without a second in command if that aircraft has a passenger seating configuration, excluding any pilot seat, of ten seats or more.

If this describes the aircraft you are attempting to use, just remove seats until you have only 9 passenger seats, then you can get single pilot approval.

This doesn't cut it with FAA anymore. I think it was a AC or other communique in the last year that spoke about altering the configuration to avoid additional regulation requirements. I have it somewhere. They are going by type data certificate now.

If it is a SIC required aircraft, then the minimum operator would have to be at least a Single Pilot-in-Command (which allows SICs). Obviously a Single Pilot operator wouldn't cut it, but I think the FSDO is telling you strait. You will have to be at least a Basic will all the manuals that entails.

 

[iflyabeech]

Just talked to FSDO and apparently they have some new program and directive that says new certifications are the lowest priority. They are still working on my single pilot certificate, with no end in sight, even though they called me over 2 months ago and said we would be up and running in 10 days!

 

[IHateMgmt]

Just talked to FSDO and apparently they have some new program and directive that says new certifications are the lowest priority. They are still working on my single pilot certificate, with no end in sight, even though they called me over 2 months ago and said we would be up and running in 10 days!

...Moving at the speed of the FAA... I find myself saying this a lot lately.

 

[iflyabeech]

Do a search on Faa.gov for CSOP. . . That is the latest excuse from the FAA. . . Doesn't make much sense to me since we are already finished with almost everything!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[iflyabeech]

And today is the first I have heard of CSOP, over 7 months into the certification nightmare!

 

[AerroMatt]

And today is the first I have heard of CSOP, over 7 months into the certification nightmare!

Uh, could you please enlighten us uneducated masses as to what CSOP is? I'm afraid I've never heard of it either.

 

[Cowboypilot]

In a nut shell its a way for the FAA to check out the DO CP DM of a proposed 135 operation befreo they issue the Air Carrier Certificate. I was taught today to by pass this is o apply for a Single oilot 135 the when issued then request an upgrade. That all I know. Heres the link:
http://www.faa.gov/library/manuals/examiners_inspectors/8000/media/N8000-311.doc

 

[Cowboypilot]

Link

If this link is inop then go to FAA.gov then search for CSOP

 

[iflyabeech]

Uh, could you please enlighten us uneducated masses as to what CSOP is? I'm afraid I've never heard of it either.

Uh, dude, I said do a search on FAA.gov for CSOP. gduh!

 

[AerroMatt]

Too lazy

Uh, dude, I said do a search on FAA.gov for CSOP. gduh!

I'd rather have you guys do my research for me and then send the link! Hehe

 

[Cowboypilot]

Your so lazy.....

You have to have junior opertate your push to talk switch!

 

[livin'thesim]

My understanding is that you count the non-pilot seats to arrive at the less than 9 number. Ten total seats should be fine. The pilot needs one, leaving nine.