"John T" wrote in message
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"zatatime" wrote in message


In a single pilot airplane, it is fine for the person to log PIC even
if he is not current, as long as there is someone current on board
acting as PIC.

Let's expand this scenario a bit. Let's say that my instrument currency
has
lapsed and before I can schedule a flight, my night currency lapses, too.
I
find a pilot friend (who is current) to fly safety pilot. Who logs the
PIC
time for the duration I'm the only one manipulating the controls flying
approaches during a night flight?

You both do. You as sole manipulator of the controls, the safety pilot as a
required crewmember acting as PIC.


...I still find it bizarre.

I personally do not find it bizarre at all. I think the FAA's approach is
both simple and elegant.