Originally Posted by
aviator77
There really is no need to include the Solo time in this equation. Solo = PIC regardless who you're applying to. If you're the only person in the aircraft than you are solely responsible for the safety of the flight.
Not true in the civilian world. Until you get a private pilot rating you are not yet rated in the aircraft to log PIC. Solo and PIC are the same as far as duties go but you must keep them separate.