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Can you log approaches as a safety pilot?
Yes, you can log the approaches. If you want it to count towards currency and doing simulated “under the hood” in VMC/VFR flight with a rated safety pilot, the approach you need to fly to MDA or DA/DH.
What is approach and landing?
Approach and Landing phase of flight: The phase of flight starting when an airworthy aircraft under the control of the flight crew descends below 5,000 feet AGL with the intention to conduct an approach and ending when the aircraft safely exits the landing runway, or the flight crew conducts a go around and flys the …
Can a commercial pilot log all flight time?
(5) A commercial pilot or airline transport pilot may log all flight time while acting as pilot in command of an operation in accordance with § 135.99 (c) of this chapter if the flight is conducted in accordance with an approved second-in-command professional development program that meets the requirements of § 135.99 (c) of this chapter.
When does a student pilot log pilot in command time?
(4) A student pilot may log pilot-in-command time only when the student pilot – (i) Is the sole occupant of the aircraft or is performing the duties of pilot of command of an airship requiring more than one pilot flight crewmember ; (ii) Has a solo flight endorsement as required under § 61.87 of this part; and
Can a pilot log second in Command ( SIC ) time?
Pilot B may log second-in-command (SIC) time. Pilot A is assuming PIC responsibilities and may log PIC. Pilot B is a crewmember where more than one pilot is required and may log SIC (FAR 61.51). Again, because Pilot B is a required crewmember, he/she will need a current medical certificate (FAR 61.3).
Why does pilot B not log PIC time?
Pilot B cannot log PIC as he/she is not the sole manipulator of the flight controls and cannot log instrument time because he/she was not flying the aircraft by reference to instruments (Far 61.51). Pilot A wishes to fly with Pilot B for the purpose of practicing instrument flying in a high-performance aircraft.