Originally Posted by
Yumav8r
He may only have experience flying single seat aircraft where that rule is never used. I myself flew several tours flying single seat aircraft the only time I was in something with two seats was when receiving instruction and in that case the instructor was the AC.
AV8-
The OP said:
I have more qualifications and more time, but he is senior rank wise.
Now I certainly take that as more qualifications and more time in the P-8/ASW community, but even if by chance not, the flight schedule still dictates the responsibilities of the aircrew - in ALL communities doesn't it?