Robert M. Gary wrote:
Dave S wrote:

Robert M. Gary wrote:
IF the safety pilot is the one who has the instrument rating, he most
certainly can.. because he IS the PIC.


There is no such provision under 61.51(e). You do not get to log PIC
just because you are Pilot In Command.

-Robert, CFII


But he IS a required crewmember. He's required to be there to operate
under the IFR clearance.

Dave