Originally Posted by
forumname
OK, thanks for the clarifications. I'm just surprised the FAA is able to let an operator change the reg I quoted previously, as well as this one;
Sec. 135.109
Pilot in command or second in command: Designation required.
(a) Each certificate holder shall designate a--
(1) Pilot in command for each flight; and
(2) Second in command for each flight requiring two pilots.
(b) The pilot in command, as designated by the certificate holder, shall remain the pilot in command at all times during that flight.
The roles as stated above remain the same throughout the flight. Nothing changes as far the regs go. What the FAA has said is that the SIC can "log" PIC when they are the sole manipulator, as long as the conditions are met per my previous post. (Training, Checkride, 8410, etc.)