Readback: November 2018

Mr. Bencini-Tibos excellent article, Regulation Fine Points in July might possibly leave the reader thinking that the safety pilot could log time when the flying pilot was not under the hood. FAA Office of Chief Counsel makes it clear in a legal interpretation on this matter dated June 22, 2009 to Jeff Gebhart, that the safety pilot can log only that time that the flying pilot is under the hood. Since the flight is made in an aircraft that does not require a SIC the safety pilot was not a required crew-member during the time the other pilot did not have the hood on, so the safety pilot does not get to log anything during that portion of the flight.

Key Takeaways:

• Pilots express satisfaction with the efficiency of U.S. and Canadian ATC for IFR flights, praising the system's professionalism and the value of relevant aviation publications.
• FAA legal interpretations clarify that a safety pilot can only log time when the flying pilot is under actual simulated instrument conditions ("under the hood").
• Discussions on weather avoidance recommend using multiple indicators (e.g., radar gradients, visual cues) for assessing cell danger, while reiterating a cautious and conservative approach, such as maintaining 20 miles if unsure.

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