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Originally Posted by KS circutguy
Exactly correct Sir.
No, Greg Biffle's jet was not approved to operate with just one pilot. The pilot, Dennis Dutton, was required to have a qualified co-pilot, which Biffle and the other passenger did not meet the necessary qualifications to fulfill. Yahoo thesunchronicle.com
Pilot Requirements for Greg Biffle's Jet
Aircraft Specifications
Model: Cessna Citation 550
Pilot Certification: Required two trained pilots for operation
Pilot Qualifications
Primary Pilot: Dennis Dutton, an experienced pilot
Co-Pilot: Jack Dutton, not qualified to serve as co-pilot for this aircraft
Greg Biffle: Also not qualified to act as a co-pilot
Conclusion
The Cessna Citation 550 required two qualified pilots to operate safely. Neither Jack Dutton nor Greg Biffle had the necessary endorsements to serve as co-pilot, which contributed to the circumstances surrounding the crash.
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Yahoo is your “slam dunk” source? LOL…When I worked for HCA, we routinely flew our Citation Vs and Citation V Ultras in single pilot operation to ferry the aircraft to a maintenance base in Orlando. According to YOUR source this was illegal; according to the FARs it was perfectly LEGAL. Find a copy of the FAR/AIM ( Federal Aviation Regulations/ Airman’s Information Manual). Read 14CFR 91.5, 14 CFR 61.57 and 14CFR 61.58. To operate a multi engined aircraft certified for multiple crew members in single pilot operation the PIC ( Pilot In Command) has 1,500 TT, specialized training in said aircraft in the last eighteen months, and 15 hours in type in the last 90 days. IF this was a Part 135 flight, it would have been illegal. If it were a Part 91, but not under part K, it would have been LEGAL. I spent nearly thirty years in this industry.