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Old 01-27-2020, 09:35 AM
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Originally Posted by GregL View Post
The key word above is "aircraft." Helicopters have lower requirements for flight under Visual Flight Rules (VFR). Weather conditions that are not authorized for VFR flight in fixed-wing aircraft may be legal and safe for helicopters. That being said, the weather undoubtedly was a factor in this crash. The Sikorsky S-76 is an incredibly capable helicopter certified for instrument flight. Why it was being flown (legally) by just one pilot makes no sense to me. If you can afford an S-76, you can afford a second pilot and the added safety that comes with them.

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All true..helicopters can operate 'clear of clouds' but pretty sure, still need 3 miles vis. As for 2 crew..really depends...A lot of aircraft are single pilot certified, even in IFR, the S-76 is. No guarantee that this aircraft wouldn't have flown into the hill with 2 pilots. I thinking he didn't have 3 miles vis tho..
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