PART 8Duties of commander
Pilot to remain at controls and be secured in seat52
1
This article applies to a flying machine or glider registered in the Isle of Man.
2
The commander of an aircraft to which this article applies must cause one pilot to remain at the controls at all times while it is in flight.
3
If the aircraft is required by or under this Order to carry two pilots, the commander must cause both pilots to remain at the controls during take-off and landing.
4
Subject to paragraph (5), each pilot at the controls of the aircraft must be secured in his or her seat by either a safety belt with or without one diagonal shoulder strap, or a safety harness.
5
During take-off and landing a safety harness must be worn if it is required by article 32 and Schedule 3 to be provided.
6
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 who is entitled in accordance with article 39 to act as pilot in command of the helicopter.