Logging time
06-03-2007, 09:12 AM
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Some of the previous posts have stated that both pilots can log actual and total time in IMC. This is incorrect. The only way two pilots can log actual is if one is a cfii giving dual given.
Safety pilot time is highly disregarded as a means of time building. I disagree with rickair about it being an industry standard. Safety pilot time is meant for you and a friend to go get current flying instrument approaches in VFR conditions. It is and will never be considered a legitimate way to build multi engine time.
Safety pilot time is highly disregarded as a means of time building. I disagree with rickair about it being an industry standard. Safety pilot time is meant for you and a friend to go get current flying instrument approaches in VFR conditions. It is and will never be considered a legitimate way to build multi engine time.
06-03-2007, 09:26 AM
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Everyone has their own opinion, but as long as the airlines are hiring pilots who earn the majority of their twin time doing the safety pilot thing - pilots will continue to do it as its the most economical way to get your multi-engine experience.
As Rickair said, you do actually want to avoid IMC conditions since only one pilot can log time here and the cost per .1 on the hobbs goes up.
From an FAA standpoint, its safer since you have two pilots up there making decisions and working together.
From an airline standpoint, MEI time is great but its generally VFR stuff. Safety pilot time is generally two pilots flying IFR and also working on CRM (its more airline tailored). So yes currently it is accepted, who knows if it will not be accepted when the airlines aren't so pilot hungry.
As Rickair said, you do actually want to avoid IMC conditions since only one pilot can log time here and the cost per .1 on the hobbs goes up.
From an FAA standpoint, its safer since you have two pilots up there making decisions and working together.
From an airline standpoint, MEI time is great but its generally VFR stuff. Safety pilot time is generally two pilots flying IFR and also working on CRM (its more airline tailored). So yes currently it is accepted, who knows if it will not be accepted when the airlines aren't so pilot hungry.
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