Crew Rest & Logging Flight Time

[Nikle994]

I recently had a client that operates as a Part 121 First Officer ask if he can log flight time while on rest break during a flight. This airline operates with 2 First Officers and 1 Captain on flights scheduled between 8 and 12 hours. He was also wondering if time spent in the left seat can be logged as PIC while the captain is on break. Any input is much appreciated.

 

[ClearedForOption]

You can 'log' anything that you want. But...

Yes to #1 and No to #2.

The Capt. is still the Capt. even if he is out in the cabin. And flight time is flight time when part of the FAR required crew.

 

[Screaming_Emu]

You can 'log' anything that you want. But...

Yes to #1 and No to #2.

The Capt. is still the Capt. even if he is out in the cabin. And flight time is flight time when part of the FAR required crew.

I believe yes to both. That said if you try to claim that PIC anywhere important like a job interview, they’re going to laugh at you.

 

[EIR]

You can log PIC if you want, but I wouldn't suggest it. I made an IRO column in my logbook for augmented flights.

 

[bike21]

I believe yes to both. That said if you try to claim that PIC anywhere important like a job interview, they’re going to laugh at you.

Whenever the captain goes on break...especially if he's a little tightly wound.