Originally Posted by
rickair7777
Several issues to address:
2. "Normally" in the US your SIC time in a two-pilot operation does count *IF* the OPSPEC requires two pilots, which is common in US 135. Even if the plane itself is certified for single pilot ops. In your case I'm not certain since it's a foreign operation, you may need to actually get a written legal opinion from the FAA (search their website in case it's been asked before). If the FAA allows that time, it's total time, SIC, etc, etc. If they do not allow it, it's not loggable at all, basically an airplane ride.
Thank you so much for taking the time to answer so thoroughly. I'm aware I have 0 121 time and therefore can't apply as DEC as stated in my OP.
I didn't know about the issue regarding SIC time in single-pilot airplane with a foreign operator but what about FAR 61.51(e)(1)(i)
:Logging pilot-in-command flight time.
A sport, recreational, private, commercial, or airline transport pilot may log pilot in command flight time for flights-
Except when logging flight time under § 61.159(c), when the pilot is the sole manipulator of the controls of an aircraft for which the pilot is rated, or has sport pilot privileges for that category and class of aircraft, if the aircraft class rating is appropriate; Wouldn't that cover my case? If yes, that means I could log all my PF time on the PC-12 as PIC under FAA (not PM time).
Thank you for all the other inputs. Taking notes.