Originally Posted by
cbire880
I would agree. I don't see anywhere it says you have to have an endorsement. The only documentation I see required is logging 3 takeoffs and landings and OEI procedures in the last 12 months.
True, there is nothing that says you must have an endorsement like it does to take a practical test.
That said, might be wise to have documentation SOMEWHERE in your logbook that you actually
did receive the training required by 61.55, including the ground training stated in 61.55(b)(1) and the airwork (three TOLs to a full stop and single engine procedures as the flying pilot) required by 61.55(b)(2). You know, in case you ever get ramp checked somewhere...that whole "document everything to CYA" thing.
Then again its your logbook and you can put WHATEVER you want in there...you just better be able to justify it in a future interview or to an FAA inspector.
Originally Posted by 61.51(f) Logging second-in-command flight time.
A person may log second-in-command time only for that flight time during which that person:
(1) Is qualified in accordance with the second-in-command requirements of §61.55 of this part, and occupies a crewmember station in an aircraft that requires more than one pilot by the aircraft's type certificate; or
(2) Holds the appropriate category, class, and instrument rating (if an instrument rating is required for the flight) for the aircraft being flown, and more than one pilot is required under the type certification of the aircraft or the regulations under which the flight is being conducted.