Does anyone have a clear answer on how to count T-37 and T38 Pilot in Command hours? Looking at the FAR, the definition says you need to be qualified in the aircraft and be the sole manipulator of the controls. If that is true, then when you complete your first checkride and can now solo it (i.e. checked out the aircraft), isn't all the hours from that point on PIC? You may still be a student and log your time as "primary UP", but your training is in military areas, not basic aircraft handling training. Therefore, all UPT time after your first checkride should be PIC if I read that correctly. Then, I would assume all my T-38 UPT time after the first checkride is PIC, as well as all my IFF time.

Can someone please confirm or deny this? Thanks a lot.