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Originally Posted by PatrickCPS  I have no problem with the use of "Safety Pilot" time during legitimate IFR training, however the use of it on cross country, multi engine time building I think is a real disservice to the whole industry. Every flight department you apply to knows exactly what you did when your log shows 100 hours of multi time, with back and forth entries from you and your buddy saying "safety pilot for blank."
Not to mention, if you read the FAR/AIM it specifically states that in order to log safety pilot time, the pilot flying must be wearing an appropriate view limiting device. Really think all those guys flying split multi time on long X-C are under the hood? This is something I feel the FAA really needs to step in and regulate.
I realize there are plenty of people who do this and that they do get hired, but I don't think it has anything to do with pilot training or making you a better pilot. |
OK, on another two threads, this same topic is ongoing. You, I do believe, have now reinforced my initial insight regarding safety pilot in IMC during IFR training.
To summarize what I believe you're saying, yes, two pilots can log PIC with one pilot being under the hood and the other pilot performing the duties of the safety pilot in IMC conditions. I believe I verbalized this earlier, and someone contradicted my statement saying it can't be done. I thought it could if both pilot were building time. Here's one example, if I may:
- Both pilots are IFR rated and current.
- One pilot is under the hood; the other is his safety pilot.
I used the example of IMC where the hooded pilot is shooting approaches down to minimums and DH/missed, but IMC conditions are necessarily down to minimums.
Now, I understand the FAR has some "fluff" in its interpretation, but it can be done, right?