Originally Posted by
NightIP
2) the autopilot is inop.
As was stated earlier, the autopilot doesn't have to be inop, it just doesn't have to be used. it can be 100% function, but if you're using an FO instead, the FO logs PIC
Originally Posted by
NightIP
I'm not sure how the FOs here are logging the time on crystal clear VMC days
You can be in VMC and still be flying IFR. I believe Cape Air files all their flight IFR< regardless of weather. I could be wrong, though. I thought I read that in one of the manuals.