Originally Posted by
AtlCSIP
If, however, a PIC type rating was attainable out of initial training, it would help some pilots move on earlier as they could LOG PIC time anytime they were the Sole Manipulator of the flight controls, even though they aren't Acting as PIC.
In the Part 121 world it isnt acceptable to log PIC time when you arent truly acting as PIC. The PIC signs a flight release for each flight, and this is when you can log Part 121 PIC. I know the regs are hazy, and lots of corp/part 135 guys do it differently, but trust me. You dont want to go logging time in the right seat of an airliner as PIC time even if you do have a type rating.