Originally Posted by
BullHughes
Mmm... Surely in a Single Pilot Aeroplane the only way it is possible to act as PIC from the right hand seat is if you hold an Instructor Rating? Ive never heard this discussed. Has anyone read this in any concrete document?
So as a PPL I can decide to fly solo from the right hand seat just for the hell of it?
Perhaps trip sharing with pretty girls wearing short skirts is the way to go!
PiC can sit where (s) he likes. They are responsible for every aspect of the conduct of the fkight. Where they sit to achieve that is entirely their business, and that of the aircraft operator and whatever rules they choose to apply.
It may well be a bad idea to try flying take-offs and landings from the right hand seat if not trained to do so, but not illegal.
I would say from a good airmanship viewpoint make quite sure before flight that you both understand who will be captain when and take care not to tramp over each other. But, again that is good practice, not law.
G