Originally Posted by
RedeyeAV8r
Pilot in command is just that, Pilot in command!
You signed for and are responsible for the Jet......No?
By 3 man aircraft do you mean 2 Pilots and 1 FE? or do you mean 2 Pilots with 1 relief (RFO).
In the C-17 I will fly in command with 3 total pilots. I would be in command, but during a portion of the flight I could be in the bunk, still technically in command of the flight. On the actual UPS application for the FO position it specifically stated that "any relief pilot time does not count toward PIC" I am not familiar with the term "relief pilot" but I think it is possible that they are referring to the same situation that I am often in as and aircraft commander with a 3 pilot crew. In the air force we divide this time up evenly between the pilots - primary secondary and other, although I still am in command of the flight the entire time. Any help would be much appreciated.