Which specific topics must the single-pilot training programme address?

The training programme must address: engine management and emergency handling; use of normal, abnormal and emergency checklists; ATC communication; departure and approach procedures; autopilot management (if applicable); use of simplified in-flight documentation; and single-pilot crew resource management.

How many hours of night flight time are required for single-pilot aeroplane operations at night, and can they be counted towards the IFR requirement?

A minimum of 15 hours flight time at night is required, and these hours may be included in the 50 hours flight time under IFR required by (c)(1).

What are the two alternatives for a helicopter pilot to maintain 90-day IFR recency for single-pilot operations?

The pilot must have completed either (i) five IFR flights as a single pilot, including three instrument approaches, on a helicopter approved for this purpose, or (ii) an IFR instrument approach check as a single pilot on the relevant type of helicopter, FTD, or FFS.

Is there any requirement for a pilot to have a minimum number of hours as commander for helicopter single-pilot IFR operations?

No, ORO.FC.202(e) does not specify a minimum number of hours as commander for helicopter operations; it only requires 25 hours total IFR experience and 25 hours as single pilot on the specific type, with 10 hours possibly under supervision.

ORO.FC.202 Single-pilot operations under IFR or at night

Q: What must the operations manual include to allow single-pilot IFR or night operations?

The operations manual must include a pilot's conversion and recurrent training programme that includes the additional requirements for a single-pilot operation, covering the specific items listed in ORO.FC.202(a)(1) through (a)(7).

Q: What are the minimum IFR flight time requirements for a pilot conducting single-pilot aeroplane operations under IFR?

The pilot must have a minimum of 50 hours flight time under IFR on the relevant type or class of aeroplane, of which 10 hours must be as commander.

Q: Within the preceding 90 days, what are the two alternative ways for an aeroplane pilot to maintain IFR recency for single-pilot operations?

The pilot must have completed either (i) five IFR flights, including three instrument approaches, in a single-pilot role, or (ii) an IFR instrument approach check, both on the relevant type or class of aeroplane.

Q: What are the two options for an aeroplane pilot to satisfy the 90-day night recency requirement for single-pilot operations?

The pilot must have completed either (i) three take-offs and landings at night in the single pilot role, or (ii) a night take-off and landing check, both on the relevant type or class of aeroplane.

Q: For helicopter single-pilot IFR operations, what is the total IFR flight experience required and in what environment?

The pilot must have 25 hours total IFR flight experience in the relevant operating environment.

Q: What are the specific single-pilot flight experience requirements for helicopters, including any supervised flying?

The pilot must have 25 hours flight experience as a single pilot on the specific type of helicopter approved for single-pilot IFR, of which 10 hours may be flown under supervision, including five sectors of IFR line flying under supervision using the single-pilot procedures.

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ORO.FC.202 Single-pilot operations under IFR or at night

Regulation (EU) 2021/2237

In order to be able to fly under IFR or at night with a minimum flight crew of one pilot, the following shall be complied with:

(a) The operator shall include in the operations manual a pilot’s conversion and recurrent training programme that includes the additional requirements for a single-pilot operation. The pilot shall have undertaken training on the operator’s procedures, in particular regarding:

(1) engine management and emergency handling;

(2) use of normal, abnormal and emergency checklist;

(3) air traffic control (ATC) communication;

(4) departure and approach procedures;

(5) autopilot management, if applicable;

(6) use of simplified in-flight documentation;

(7) single-pilot crew resource management.

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(1) a minimum of 50 hours flight time under IFR on the relevant type or class of aeroplane, of which 10 hours are as commander; and

(2) completed during the preceding 90 days on the relevant type or class of aeroplane:

(i) five IFR flights, including three instrument approaches, in a single-pilot role; or

(ii) an IFR instrument approach check.

(d) For aeroplane operations at night the pilot shall have:

(1) a minimum of 15 hours flight time at night which may be included in the 50 hours flight time under IFR in (c)(1); and

(2) completed during the preceding 90 days on the relevant type or class of aeroplane:

(i) three take-offs and landings at night in the single pilot role; or

(ii) a night take-off and landing check.

(e) For helicopter operations under IFR the pilot shall have:

(1) 25 hours total IFR flight experience in the relevant operating environment; and

(2) 25 hours flight experience as a single pilot on the specific type of helicopter, approved for single-pilot IFR, of which 10 hours may be flown under supervision, including five sectors of IFR line flying under supervision using the single-pilot procedures; and

(3) completed during the preceding 90 days:

(i) five IFR flights as a single pilot, including three instrument approaches, carried out on a helicopter approved for this purpose; or

(ii) an IFR instrument approach check as a single pilot on the relevant type of helicopter, flight training device (FTD) or full flight simulator (FFS).

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Source-Title: ORO.FC.202 Single-pilot operations under IFR or at night View latest amendments

Erulesid: ERULES-1963177438-11888 Compare versions

Domain: Air operations

Applicabilitydate: 30 October, 2022

Entryintoforcedate: 5 January, 2022

Regulatorysource: Regulation (EU) 2021/2237 Navigate

Regulatorysubject: Part-ORO

Typeofcontent: IR (Implementing rule)

Origin: EASA

Category: EAR