Originally Posted by
Tanker-driver
The inevitable question that always arises: What about other time when you are the A-code and have signed for the jet?
Great question. As an aircraft commander I was woken up twice during crew rest in the back of a P-3 for emergencies.
So on a 9 hour flight with three pilots, 6 hours pilot time (3 hours first pilot time, 3 hours copilot time) 3 special crew time, 9 hours aircraft commander time, should I only log 6 hours PIC on my application? What do airline captains log on a flight with three pilots? Does time in the rack count towards PIC time? It seems that it would, but I don't want to screw this up on an application.
Pilot in command means the person who:
(1) Has final authority and responsibility for the operation and safety of the flight;
(2) Has been designated as pilot in command before or during the flight; and
(3) Holds the appropriate category, class, and type rating, if appropriate, for the conduct of the flight.