Is the TC indication weird in that photo
I thought the same thing. Assuming the ASI is in MPH, the IAS is 170 mph which at 1600' and assuming a slightly warmer than standard day, would give a TAS of about 154 kts. The TC shows slightly more than rate 1. I assumed Rate 1.2, which equates to a 27 degree bank angle. This is clearly inconsistent with the horizon on the the right side of the photo.
So two reasons not to cloud-fly - no AH and a u/s TC!
PS He would probably be alright though - he's got a Big Pilot's Watch.