If you’re attempting to log time while flying a single pilot airplane from the right seat under Part 91 for hire, you only have one hope left. In a 2009 FAA Letter of Interpretation to Mr. Scott Nichols, the FAA clarifies that when a second pilot is not required under Part 91, they CANNOT log SIC time.
Do you have to log sic on your logbook?
If the flight time qualifies as SIC, you’re good to go. But if it doesn’t, don’t push your luck with your logbook. If you can’t explain to an interviewer the requirements of your previous operation and how you logged the flight time, that’s a major red flag. There are lots of ways to log SIC and PIC time.
What are the requirements for a flight simulator?
The listed flight simulators and flight training devices (FTD) meet the performance and documentation requirements for aeroplane flight simulators and FTDs used for the training and checking of flight crew members. These requirements are listed in Manual of Standards Part 60.
Can a sic log PIC time in a Cessna 208 Caravan?
According to the FAA’s letter, yes! This example doesn’t just apply to airliners of course. A Cessna 208 Caravan doesn’t require a type rating, so any SIC who holds a commercial, single-engine land pilot certificate can log PIC time when they’re the sole manipulator of the controls under this interpretation.
If you’re attempting to log time while flying a single pilot airplane from the right seat under Part 91 for hire, you only have one hope left. In a 2009 FAA Letter of Interpretation to Mr. Scott Nichols, the FAA clarifies that when a second pilot is not required under Part 91, they CANNOT log SIC time.
What are the new rules for flight simulators?
Two new agency rules dealing with simulators and aviation training devices will improve airline pilots’ response to a number of unusual situations they may encounter, and give pilots more credit toward the requirements for an instrument rating. The rule published on March 30 sets new standards for flight simulator evaluation and qualification.
If the flight time qualifies as SIC, you’re good to go. But if it doesn’t, don’t push your luck with your logbook. If you can’t explain to an interviewer the requirements of your previous operation and how you logged the flight time, that’s a major red flag. There are lots of ways to log SIC and PIC time.
Is the AI co-pilot on strike in MSFS?
My AI co-pilot is on strike! – Microsoft Flight Simulator (2020) – The AVSIM Community My AI co-pilot is on strike! My AI co-pilot is on strike for the second day in a raw! I only let me him to handle the radio, but he refuses to do so ! Obviously restarting PC and MSFS won’t make him any happier!
