Originally Posted by WEACLRS
For example, if the total flight time is 2.0, then the safety pilot should only be logging in about 1.8 to 1.9. The taxi time, takeoff (unless it was performed under the hood), and landing are usually performed without the hood on, so you are not a safety pilot. We've also seen the safety pilot logging the landing. If you didn't make the landing, you can't log it.
Let's say my friend needs instrument proficency and I agree to act as his safety pilot. Let it be understood that I am a PPL and have been checked out in the airplane prior to the ride. He wants to fly holding patterns at night (no need for foggles right?) Would I be able to log NIGHT, INSTRUMENT (ACTUAL OR SIM?), and PIC?
Let's also say the flight lasted 2.0 hours, but I only acted as PIC for 1.8. Do I log the total time as 2.0 and PIC as 1.8..... OR do I log 1.8 as both total and PIC?
Sorry, I know this is getting technical.