Originally Posted by
Cubdriver
Usually these time building deals have the pilot-not-flying log PIC as a safety pilot at the same time, and both pilots log PIC. This is a controversial system for logging time, although I do not wish to take sides on it. Another thing about this is the third pilot in the back, another controversial activity.
So the PF would have to be on foggles right (simualted instrument) while the PNF acts as the safety pilot and can log the PIC time too?
This doesn't sound like to much FUN for the guy in back, but what is the controversey? If there is a "mentor" in back and he is not signed for the aircraft or manipulating controls in any way - is s/he not just the adult supervision who has input on decisions made or points out factors?
An interesting aside here would be a flight of multiple aircraft. The flight lead might very well be fully trained and qualified for the position, but not the most experienced member of the flight (flight time, experience, or in this scenario - rank wise) There was a situation many years ago where a flight of 4 Harriers had some trouble. At least one aircraft ended up running out of fuel. The -3 member of the flight was NOT the flight lead, but was the senior ranking member of the flight. In the end he ended up being cited as a casual factor in the mishap because as the senior member of the lfiht he should have stepped in an taken control of the situation.
So....in GA - what *role* would this "mentor" in the backseat be taking?
USMCFLYR