Originally Posted by
flybymike
I suppose his first problem might also be his last:
A mid air collision...
Since the safety pilot is going to lose just as big as the pilot flying, in the event of a midair, I would hope he/she understands why keeping a good lookout, the
only specific requirement of the position of safety pilot would be a good idea.
In fact my flying school almost had a mid air when a PPL was up practicing IF with under the hood with a CPL (non instrument rated, not an instructor) decided he would play instructor and provide "advice" to the student instead of concentrating on keeping a good look out.........
The best safety pilot I ever had may have been a non pilot but he was a Sargent in an Army Reserve Air Defence battery. He was
Really good at spotting aircraft
