Originally Posted by rickair7777

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.