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Date Posted:

04-27-2006

Subject:

Logging Instrument Time

Question:

When flying solo on an IFR flight plan in VMC, can I log the approach I fly at the destination if I request an approach and get clearance for it and count that towards my 6 approaches in 6 months?

Answer:

14CFR 61.57(c)(1) states that “For the purpose of obtaining instrument experience in an aircraft, performed and logged UNDER ACTUAL OR SIMULATED INSTRUMENT CONDITIONS…” This means that if you are not at least under the hood with a safety pilot you cannot log the approaches. You should still try to file and fly them whenever possible, even in VMC. It keeps you sharp with regard to reading and following the approaches.

 

Date Posted:

04-27-2006

Subject:

Logging XCT PIC as Safety Pilot

Question:

When logging PIC time as a safety pilot for a person under the hood on a cross country, am I able to count this as cross country time as well?

Answer:

This question has come up many times and depending on who you talk to you get a different answer. I spoke with the FSDO in Scottsdale, AZ regarding this as well as the FSDO In Des Moines, IA. Both agreed that it is appropriate to log the PIC time as per the regulations since you are a required crew member. However, it is NOT permissible to log it as cross country time according to the FAA. The rationale is that the safety pilot is NOT a required crew member at touchdown as the pilot flying is no longer under the hood and therefore the safety pilot is no longer a safety pilot.

 

Date Posted:

04-30-2006

Subject:

Sport Pilot Rating

Question:

Does Jet Air offer Sport Pilot training?

Answer:

Jet Air instructors are qualified to train sport pilots. However, Jet Air does not currently have a suitable aircraft for sport pilot testing. In order to take the sport pilot check ride the student must use a “light sport aircraft” which is defined in part 1 of 14CFR.  Some of the requirements are a maximum takeoff weight of not more than 1320 lbs and maximum level flight airspeed of 120 knots CAS.  We can train you in our aircraft but you would be flying a completely unfamiliar one when you test.

 

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