http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765/article/110The Air Navigation Order 2016texttext/xmlenStatute Law DatabaseCIVIL AVIATION2026-05-05Expert Participation2026-05-01 This Order consolidates with amendments the provisions of the Air Navigation Order 2009 (S.I. 2009/3015) and takes account of the requirement to apply the provisions of certain of the Annexes to Commission Regulation (EU) No 965/2012 (O.J. No. L 296, 25.10.2012, p.1., and referred to in this Order as the “EASA Air Operations Regulation”) to different categories of aircraft following the expiry of the derogation period permitted under paragraph 3 of Article 10 of that Regulation. PART 5OperationsCHAPTER 7Additional requirements for public transport operationsSECTION 2<Emphasis>Crew to be carried</Emphasis>Pilots required on public transport flights by helicopters of 5,700kg or less1101Subject to paragraph (2), a helicopter registered in the United Kingdom must carry at least two pilots as members of its flight crew if it—ais flying for the purpose of public transport;bhas a maximum take-off mass of 5,700kg or less; andcis flying in circumstances where the pilot in command is required to comply with the Instrument Flight Rules or is flying at night on a special VFR flight.2A helicopter described in paragraph (1) is not required to carry two pilots if it—ais equipped with an autopilot with altitude hold and heading mode which is serviceable on take-off;bis 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; orcis flying by day and remains clear of cloud and with the surface in sight.