Article 110 Pilots required on public transport flights by helicopters of 5,700kg or less

(1)

Subject to paragraph (2), a helicopter registered in the United Kingdom must carry at least two pilots as members of its flight crew if it—

(a)

is flying for the purpose of public transport;

(b)

has a maximum take-off mass of 5,700kg or less; and

(c)

is flying in circumstances where the pilot in command is required to comply with the Instrument Flight Rules or is flying at night on a special VFR flight.

(2)

A helicopter described in paragraph (1) is not required to carry two pilots if it—

(a)

is equipped with an autopilot with altitude hold and heading mode which is serviceable on take-off;

(b)

is equipped with such an autopilot even though before take-off the autopilot is found to be unserviceable, if the helicopter flies in accordance with arrangements approved by the CAA; or

(c)

is flying by day and remains clear of cloud and with the surface in sight.