http://www.legislation.gov.uk/uksi/2016/765/article/70The 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. The Air Navigation Order 2016art. 270(2)(ea)(eb)The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2020art. 10art. 13art. 1(2) PART 5CHAPTER 2SECTION 2701During flight, the pilot in command must—akeep any safety belt fastened while at the pilot's station; andbremain at the controls of the aircraft at all times except if another pilot is taking the controls.2If the aircraft is required by or under this Order to carry two pilots, the pilot in command must cause both pilots to remain at the controls during take-off and landing.3If the aircraft carries two or more pilots (whether or not it is required to do so) and is flying on a flight for the purpose of the public transport of passengers, the pilot in command must remain at the controls during take-off and landing.4An 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 137 to act as pilot in command of the helicopter.Word in Pt. 5 Ch. 2 heading substituted (31.12.2020) by The Aviation Safety (Amendment etc.) (EU Exit) Regulations 2019 (S.I. 2019/645), reg. 1, Sch. 1 para. 21 (with Sch. 3) (as amended by S.I. 2019/1098, regs. 1(3), 12); 2020 c. 1, Sch. 5 para. 1(1)Word in art. 70(4) substituted (14.12.2017) by The Air Navigation (Amendment) Order 2017 (S.I. 2017/1112), arts. 1, 18