Originally Posted by
MikeF16
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I had been told by "them" that 1 hour in a T37/38/F16D could never equal more than 1 hour (combined) PIC for the 2 guys flying it which is incorrect. If you're a UPT student, then you cannot log PIC (while flying dual) since you are not rated. If you're an IP flying CT with another IP, or even a PIT/B-course student post-qual check then all your primary time is PIC. Debatable (depending on your definition of qualified) whether or not pre-qual check in the aforementioned jets or IFF student time is PIC (assuming you were not a T38 FAIP prior to IFF).
I reclaimed about 300+ hours of CT, PIT, B-course, and TX time but I opted to leave out the IFF time.
Not sure that matches what's posted on the SWA site though. IMO SWA for PRI to count as PIC you would've needed to sign for the AC, maybe I read it wrong. No problem in single seat fighter but T37/T38 not as easy, some guesstimates still needed as we could both split PRI/IP. Not trying to turn the SWA forum into a military hour thread so we can go offline with this.
PIC for this purpose is defined as Captain/Aircraft Commander of record, not simply the sole manipulator of the controls. For military personnel, Southwest Airlines will allow flight time logged as "Pilot in Command" (PIC) only if you are the Captain/Aircraft Commander, Evaluator, or Instructor Pilot. Primary time will only be considered PIC on a specific aircraft after an individual upgrades to Aircraft Commander n the appropriate aircraft.