When must the pilot-in-command conduct all takeoffs and landings if flying with a second-in-command who has less than 100 hours in type?

When must the pilot-in-command conduct all takeoffs and landings if flying with a second-in-command who has less than 100 hours in type?

• A. When visibility is below 1 statute mile
• B. When visibility is below ½ statute mile
• C. When visibility is below ¾ statute mile or RVR 4,000 FT
• D. When visibility is below 1.5 statute miles

Answer: (C)

The correct choice outlines specific visibility conditions under which the pilot-in-command (PIC) must take charge of all takeoffs and landings. According to Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) regulations, if the second-in-command (SIC) has less than 100 hours of flight experience in the specific aircraft type, the PIC must take responsibility when visibility drops below ¾ statute mile or the Runway Visual Range (RVR) is less than 4,000 feet.

This requirement is in place for safety reasons; it ensures that pilots who may not yet have substantial experience in a specific aircraft type are guided by a more experienced pilot during critical phases of flight, particularly when the operational environment becomes more challenging, such as low visibility situations. Ensuring that the PIC handles takeoffs and landings under these conditions helps mitigate risk and promotes safer flying practices.

The other choices involve different visibility parameters that do not align with the specific regulations for the PIC’s responsibilities in this scenario.