Logging of FAA PIC time for flights conducted outside the USA
G'day,
Looking at getting my FAA ATP - just a question about logging flight time, specifically PIC time, outside the USA.
Under the FAA regulations, one can log "sole manipulator PIC" if we are licence and rated for the class and category of aircraft, and sole manipulator of the controls, even if we aren't acting PIC.
Say I was a Australian PPL licensed pilot, doing a dual navigation exercise with a Australian instructor in Australia. I am the sole manipulator of the controls but the instructor is "acting PIC".
If I was to then later on, apply for a FAA ATP (or other FAA certificate), would I be able to count those flights towards the PIC requirement under 61.51 "sole manipulator PIC"?
My interpretation is yes, given 61.51 does not stipulate that the flight must be conducted in the US or under a FAA licence. But I can't find a specific answer and wanted to see if anyone else had any experience here.
Thanks everyone.