The Air Navigation (Overseas Territories) Order 2013

Operator’s responsibilities

99.—(1) The operator of an aircraft registered in the Territory must not permit an aircraft to fly for the purpose of commercial air transport without first—

(a) designating from among the flight crew a pilot to be the pilot-in-command of the aircraft for the flight;

(b) being satisfied by every reasonable means that the aeronautical radio stations and navigational aids serving the intended route or any planned diversion are adequate for the safe navigation of the aircraft; and

(c) ensuring that, for a helicopter flying at night, adequate lighting is in operation at any operating site where it is intended to take off or land.

(2) The operator of an aircraft registered in the Territory must not permit any person to be a member of the crew during any flight for the purpose of commercial air transport (except a flight for the sole purpose of training persons to perform duties in aircraft) unless—

(a) such person has had the training, experience, practice and periodical tests specified by the Governor in respect of the duties to be performed; and

(b) the operator is satisfied that such person is competent to perform those duties, and in particular to use the equipment provided in the aircraft for that purpose.

(3) The operator must maintain, preserve, produce and provide information in respect of records relating to the matters specified in paragraph (2) in accordance with the specified requirements.

(4) During any flight for the purpose of the commercial air transport of passengers, the operator of an aircraft registered in the Territory must not permit any member of the flight crew to simulate emergency manoeuvres and procedures which the operator has reason to believe will adversely affect the flight characteristics of the aircraft.