Originally Posted by
wrxpilot
Because at just over 1600 hrs TT, I have more PIC time than Renslow did. Renslow gained most of his flight time as a SIC, which is nothing like being a PIC. That's not good when he's entrusted with flying the general public around in an airliner.
I disagree...on paper PIC trumps SIC any day, but any good FO takes every flight to "play" PIC. Make decisions and see how they play out; if the CA chooses another course of action, compare the potential outcomes...I can tell you that I for one am SIC on paper only...