Originally Posted by
Toga10
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.
Legally for FAA purposes yes I think you can log Sole Manipulator time as total time and PIC.
I don't know of any reason why that would not be allowed on a non-US aircraft, but I'd probably try to run the legality to ground in writing, as B757 suggested. US CFI's are specifically authorized to give instruction towards US certs and ratings in foriegn aircraft, and nothing says aeronautical experience needs to be acquired in an N-numbered aircraft.
You probably want a separate logbook for FAA time, which is relatively easy with an electronic logbook... make another copy and then adjust it as needed.
However... while Sole Man PIC is legal for specific FAA purposes and is always legal to log, most employers in the US consider "PIC" to be actual command time, when you signed for the aircraft. If you log Sole Man PIC I would keep a separate column for that so as not to muddy any waters with employers. When you fill out job applications read the fine print carefully. You can probably always use it as total time for employment as well as aeronuatical experience purposes.