Distaff,
The reason you're confused is because there is no definitive answer. There are three options any time a licensed pilot flies a single-pilot aircraft of the appropriate class with an instructor, and is not actually undergoing training:
[list=1][*]You log PUT. This is always the "safe" option - there is nothing in the regs which suggests this could be wrong.[*]You log P1US. Although this is not forbidden by the regs, it's not specifically allowed either, and people can (and do) debate for hours on whether it's correct or not.[*]You log P1, and your instructor doesn't log. This would be illegal in your case, since you weren't current for carrying passengers at night. Even if you were current, it should only be done with prior agreement with your instructor, since he will need to be aware that he has no official capacity on that flight and that you are in charge.[/list=1]
That isn't exactly simple, and doesn't give you the absolute answer you want, but it's as simple as I can make it!
FFF
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