The Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order 2013

Pilot to remain at controls

76.—(1) The pilot-in-command of a flying machine registered in the Territory must ensure that one pilot remains at the controls at all times while it is in flight.

(2) If the aircraft is required by or under this Order to carry two pilots, the pilot-in-command must ensure that both pilots remain at the controls during take-off and landing.

(3) If the aircraft carries two or more pilots (whether or not it is required to do so) and is engaged on a flight for the purpose of the commercial air transport of passengers, the pilot-in-command must remain at the controls during take-off and landing.

(4) An operator must not permit a helicopter rotor to be turned under power for the purpose of making a flight unless there is a person at the controls entitled in accordance with article 44 to act as pilot-in-command of the helicopter.

(5) Each pilot at the controls must be secured in his seat by either a safety belt with or without one diagonal shoulder strap, or a safety harness, except that during take-off and landing a safety harness must be worn if it is required by article 35 to be provided.