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Speedbird744
17th Mar 2008, 19:24
Quick question:
Can the JAA recognise PICUS flying for an FAA Part 91 company as long as everything is signed?
When I say FAA Part 91 Company, I'm talking flying single pilot operations in the Rhs logging PICUS.

Let me know thanks.

BEagle
17th Mar 2008, 20:52
It sounds as though you're trying to claim time for 'co-pilot' PICU/S time in an aeroplane which is certified for single pilot operations?

In which case the answer to your question is probably no.

See LASORS2008:

Pilot logbooks must be kept in accordance with the
provisions of the UK ANO currently in force and should
also conform to JAR-FCL (IEM FCL 1.080/2.080 refers).
It should be noted that the practices of logging details of
flight time towards the grant of a UK issued flight crew
licence or rating, shall always be based on the rules for
the recording of pilot function applicable in the UK.

Also, see the following note regarding co-pilot time (my bold emphasis):

A pilot claiming time spent as co-pilot performing
the duties and functions of pilot-in-command, under
the supervision of the pilot-in-command, toward
meeting the licence requirements as given in Case
B, will be credited with that flight time only if:

a. the flight was conducted in an aircraft having a
Certificate of Airworthiness that requires its flight
crews to include not less than two pilots;

b. he was responsible for checking the accuracy of
the flight plan, load sheet and fuel calculations for
the flight;

c. he ensured that all crew checks were carried
out in accordance with the laid down operation
procedures;

d. throughout the flight he carried out all the duties
and functions of pilot-in-command and conducted
the take-off and the landing;

e. he resolved all meteorological, communication
and air traffic control problems;

f. the pilot-in-command did not have to overrule
any course of action proposed or taken by the
co-pilot;

g. the pilot-in-command certifies in the co-pilot’s
flying log book against the entry for that flight
that it was carried out by the co-pilot acting as
pilot-in-command under supervision. Such
certification will be taken as confirming that all
the foregoing conditions were met.

You can download LASORS2008 at no cost from the CAA website.