On Dec 10, 8:28 pm, "Robert M. Gary" wrote:

Sure but the idea that a safety pilot who is serving as PIC can log
PIC is very well established by the FAA Chief Council opinions, the
Lynch FAQ etc. Its not one of those "kindas" its well established.

Let me apologize up front here Rob because I might split some hairs on
this one. First, the Safety doesnt serve as PIC. Second, I think this
is one of those questions where it depends which Fed you ask.
Generally (Real Generally) the FAA likes to see one PIC . There are
exeptions to this of course, but someone serving as SIC shouldnt be
logging PIC. A good example of this happens at airlines. Most airlines
type their FOs these days. So if it is the FO's leg (Sole manipulator)
and he is typed, he still cannot log PIC because the certificate
holder has to designate a PIC and SIC for the flight.Like I posted
earlier, I have seen this , and several other flight logging issues
argued but the Feds recognize one PIC. All of this is mute to me
because I dont log much of my flight time anymore, But I am trying to
keep the OP out of trouble.

BTW: There is no FAR that allows you to log the flight just because
you are the PIC, so it can go both ways. Logging PIC is totally
different than serving as PIC.

Exactly.

-Robert, CFII