Single pilot certified commercial aircraft

Bet Ryanair are interested.

Hi guys. I am currently in my final year studying Aviation Technology at Salford university and as part of my final year project i am looking into future single-pilot aircraft for wide-commercial use. I know that there are certified single pilot aircraft such as the Embraer Phenom, however i am looking at the idea being adopted into larger aircraft that are capable of carrying more passengers such as a 737. As a trainee pilot myself i am against the idea, however, with recent speculation and controversial issues i thought it would be an interesting project. Your thoughts and views are much appreciated and i have created a small, basic survey you can answer to help me gain a better understanding of public opinion:

http://www.kwiksurveys.com/online-su…CMINH_4d5296bd

Thanks!

HP42 was well!

I have flown Metro, Twin Otter and Bandeirante single-pilot in commercial ops, but not G-registered, and a long way from Europe.

30 years ago DC-3’s were operated single-pilot on agricultural operations in New Zealand. Given that all flying was conducted at maximum weight, close to the ground, in steep valleys, and operating off reasonably marginal airstrips, this was a credit to the pilots involved.

But not on a G register

Hello,

You can fly the King Air 350 single pilot, but it is rare.

It’s probably because their Britten is an MEP (Multi Engine Piston), not an MET. Infact, this has to be the case.

Quite a few aircraft in the 19 seat range are certified to fly single pilot, i.e. in their type certificate a minimum crew of one is stated. Aircraft I can think of are:
Dornier DO-228
Fairchild Metro
Twin Otter
etc.
These aircraft are/have been flown single pilot in the U.S and elsewere. For Europe this is not the case, as anything operated on an AOC with either turbine power or pressurisation has to be flown with a two man crew.

For Europe, basically the only thing that can be flown single pilot on commercial operations is the piston stuff.

Highland Airways fly a Britten-Norman Islander with 1 pilot in Scotland (in AW this month).

But as Galdri has said I am certain you cannot fly single pilot on any corporate jet that is G registered, it happens in this country but only on N registered a/c with FAA licensed pilots.

Hi all
I’m looking for information/list on commercial aircraft capable of operating with only one certified pilot. i.e Britten Norman Islander

It varies from country to country and in some ways is dependent on the type of operation/licence held, but obviously in addition to the Islander, you can count it’s big brother, the Trislander. Also the Cessna Caravan. Most small “corporate aircraft” when used as airliners would be included.

Quite a few aircraft in the 19 seat range are certified to fly single pilot, i.e. in their type certificate a minimum crew of one is stated. Aircraft I can think of are:
Dornier DO-228
Fairchild Metro
Twin Otter
etc.
These aircraft are/have been flown single pilot in the U.S and elsewere. For Europe this is not the case, as anything operated on an AOC with either turbine power or pressurisation has to be flown with a two man crew.

For Europe, basically the only thing that can be flown single pilot on commercial operations is the piston stuff.