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46.—(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 total weight authorised of 5700kg or less; and
(c)is flying in circumstances where the commander 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.
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