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In most aircraft a co-pilot is not needed. However, most larger commercial passenger aircraft do require them. Airplanes require constant checks and re-checks of systems and checklists. A co-pilot helps to alleviate some of these tasks, and also allows for a system of redundancy between the pilot and co-pilot.

Besides the redundancy, passenger airlines typically require a first officer or co-pilot for safety reasons. If something should happen to the pilot, the co-pilot has the ability to take over and perform an emergency landing.

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