Hug monster
You asked why would someone log pf/pnf? In my company it's not unusual for a F/O to log only 2/3 landings per month therefore I use P1/s mainly to denote time as pf ie. handling (landing) pilot. It certainly isn't because I'm trying to con anyone that it's command experience because clearly it isn't.
However, I was puzzled by some of AB's comments about what constituted a P1/s sector. It's been my experience in both my current and previous companies that when it is the F/O's sector he/she makes the decisions unless the Capt. decides to override them. For example, with regard to fuel I will make a decision about what I feel is appropriate and most Captains will respect that decision. I do understand that the buck stops with the commander and so should they feel compelled to override me I accept that with good grace as being their perogative. This "role reversal" was part of my previous company's SOP and was enshrined in the Ops Manual as a way of developing the skills needed to make the transition to commander. In that respect the normal F/O duties were entirely compatible with logging P1/s.
Lastly, regarding welcome PAs by the Captain I don't mind in the slightest what they call me: F/O, co-pilot, my learned colleague, fellow aviator etc etc!
