Originally Posted by
Kebert Xela
That’s how I understand it and was really surprised when he told me that. He is NOT qualified to hold the “A” code but they are telling him he can use his primary time towards upgrade. I’m still not sure if they were just giving him a line or if he misunderstood.
They may have misconceptions... civilian SICs, students, etc can log "sole manipulator PIC" when operating the flight controls, and this can be used for various FAA aeronautical experience requirements as PIC.
But I don't see even an implied link to that concept in 121.436(c)