Originally Posted by
JayBee
Dumb question number two -
TPIC ?
Is this some 121 rule ? I've looked in Subpart V, 121.443, 121.543 & 121.545....
as in if I'm flying the leg as FO I can't log PIC per 61.51 ?
I'm assuming, which I hate to do, based on what I've found that TPIC means ACTING PIC ?
Thanks, Jeff
It's not a "rule" anywhere. It's a requirement or preference for certain airlines and operators. Just so we are on the same page, TPIC stands for Turbine Pilot-in-Command. For most airlines and operators, the requirement is that you "sign for the aircraft" in order to log it as such, i.e., you aren't simply "sole manipulator".
To answer your question directly, no, not acting PIC. You must sign for the aircraft in question, be listed PIC on the flight plan, ranked a captain etc.