Originally Posted by
forumname
If there is a designated PIC, and a designated SIC per the regs, it's just interesting that the designated SIC can log PIC time.
I wonder how many guys have had to explain this whole thing when interviewing for another job.
But by that logic, a downgraded/displaced CA in 121 operations could log his SIC as PIC time since he's appropriately rated in the aircraft, just not signing for it. OR, ANY ATP/type rated FO could log PIC while acting as FO, an IRO/RO could do the same. And YES, I KNOW that's not what happens.
But good luck with that since most employers don't consider it PIC time unless it's your name on the paperwork.
I think the difference is that your example relates to an aircraft that requires 2 pilots, with seat specific roles. Were talking about a light twin that requires one pilot. We don't even require the SIC, for any reason or circumstance. That being said I don't necessarily disagree with your last sentence, which is why I have no PIC that falls into this category. Personally, I never bought multi time, and never considered it. If there's a will there's a way in my opinion. But like I told BOILER, If the FAA says these guys can do it, who am I to argue.