5a). What advantages are there if a small operator wishes to be certificated as a "Basic Part 135 Operator" in comparison to being certificated as a "regular" or "full" Part 135 operator? In other words, what "relief" can a Basic Part 135 operator have, in terms of "deviations" from certain sections of Part 135

(See Order 8900.1,Volume 2, Chapter 4, Section 6, Formal Application Phase)

b).If you wanted to start your new Part 135 operation with 2 PICs, 2 SICs, and 2 Piper Senecas, which kind of certification would be best for your situation?