Peter,

As I said befo Here in Germany, single pilot IFR is legal only with
an autopilot with ALT hold on board.

Is this true for private flights?


Yes. Commercial single pilot IFR is simply forbidden. Pilatus, maker of
the PC-12, is vehemently trying to change that.

I've said it befo If you're complaining about the FAA and the rules in
the US, you haven't looked at Europe yet.

--
Thomas Borchert (EDDH)