Originally Posted by
JetJockeyJim
So....there's no real definitive answer then. You log the hours and take your chances. As Jan Olieslagers said the whole area seems very confusing and open to interpretation.
@caber0, yes Jazirah Aviation Club. I will drive up from Dubai sometime next week and sort out a check ride.
It all, I think, rather depends upon jurisdiction.
It all makes sense to use the columns in your logbook to the full, so that you can drop out the answer required of any given authority. Personally I've made my life far easier by using an Excel based logbook (currently up to 17 columns, and various other artificial totals summed on another page), so that I can answer whatever question comes up, from whatever authority.
But do make sure you answer the right question! If you are a UK microlight pilot who also flies 3-axis microlights and also has an FAA licence, then clearly your total hours SEP for JAA authorities are different to your total hours SEL for the FAA. If you are a UK civil pilot who does/has flown military then again your military and civil hours are different because the civil world measures brakes-off to brakes-on, whilst the military measure take-off to landing.
It's just how it it, but thank (insert deity of your choice) for the ability nowadays to do this on a computer.
G