Thanks DFC for the quick response
I guess specifically the question that came up recently was in relation to logging hours
Just to go a little deeper into this - here is my understanding
- there can only be one commander or captain on an aircraft
- the logbook owner has various operating capacities
(a) P u/t - used when under instruction - hours recorded in dual column, captain is the instructor and his name goes in that column
(b) P1s - may also be used under instruction for example checkride - hours recorded in PIC column, instructor or examiner is captain and his name goes in that column
(c) P1 - obvious - so as in (b) - use PIC column but this time you are the captain
So from your explanation (and apologies if I miss quote you) - the command pilot can be either the PF (pilot flying) or the safety pilot.
- so if the PF is commander then its simple - case (c) above
- if the safety pilot is commander then his name should go in the PF logbook as captain - so what does the PF log and what if anything does the safety pilot log
Thanks again Neil