Bonjour,
je suis en ce moment en train de faire mon logbook CTC (donc anglais) et il y a quelques trucs que je ne pige pas, en particulier dans previous experience :
Dans la catégorie HOURS FLOWN, on me demande successivement : Capacity - By Day - By night.
Une idée de ce qu'ils entendent par Capacity ?
Puis dans la rubrique TYPES OF AIRCRAFT IN WHICH EXPERIENCE HAS BEEN OBTAINED on me demande successivement :
TYPE - ENGINE - RADIO - HOURS FLOWN IN TYPE - HOLDER'S OPERATING CAPACITY.
Une idée de ce qu'ils entendent par holder's operating capacity ?
merci de votre aide
Théo
Carnet de Vol
Modérateur : Big Brother
P1 --> PIC
P2 --> SIC OR DUAL
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To PIC or not to PIC: Operating capacity
Hours thus defined, the question now is how to categorise them? P1, P2, P/UT, PICUS; the acronyms are seemingly unending, and this is the source of most logbook errors. There are two types of time: command time and dual time, and there are several sub-categories within these two categories.
P1 or command time:
PIC
This is probably the most abused of all the acronyms, as pilots are keen to rack up command time. But it is important for insurance and licensing reasons that you get it right. So when exactly can you log a flight as PIC?
Referring once again to Part-FCL: “The applicant for or the holder of a pilot licence may log as pilot-in-command time all solo flight time, flight time as student pilot-in-command and flight time under supervision provided that such SPIC time and flight time under supervision are countersigned by the instructor. Crediting of SPIC is restricted to students of integrated training courses only.”
Therefore, if you are a modular student undertaking a course of training, PIC time is restricted to those hours you are in the aircraft solo. Lessons, therefore, must all be logged as P/UT (a designation that I will go on to explain later on in this piece).
But what about if you are building hours or flying for fun? Then, the pilot-in-command is defined as the designated commander of the aircraft. They may be the least experienced pilot in the aircraft but, provided they have the relevant licenses and ratings for the aircraft and flight type, they may still be nominated as pilot-in-command.
What this means therefore is that you may fly with an instructor, but if you are qualified to fly the aircraft and not receiving instruction, you may be nominated as pilot-in-command thus logging the hours as such.
The essential thing to remember is, that only one person can log the hours as P1. And, as the pilot-in-command is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the flight at all times, they must also be the one who signs the aircraft technical log.
PICUS
There is another acronym, PICUS (pilot-in-command under supervision), which is the subject of much confusion. Once more turning to our good friend Part-FCL, PICUS is defined as either: “A co-pilot performing, under the supervision of the pilot-in-command, the duties and functions of a pilot-in-command.” Or “Pilot undergoing any form of flight test with a EASA or CAA Authorised Examiner”.
So, if you’ve successfully passed a skills test, you can log the hours in the P1 column as PICUS.
The first scenario is essentially moot, unless you are flying multi-crew aircraft, as it is stated that this designation may only be used by “a co-pilot acting as PICUS on an aircraft on which more than one pilot is required under the type certification of the aircraft or as required by operational requirements… provided that such PICUS time is countersigned by the PIC.”
Part-FCL further stipulates that “Flight time as PICUS… will only be allowable for the holder of a PPL subject to the terms of a prior agreement with the CAA.”
SPIC
The SPIC designation is only permitted for use by integrated students, under certain conditions of flight, so in this article we won’t go into the details.
P2 or dual time:
Co-pilot
So, there are two pilots in the aircraft. One is logging the time as PIC, the other as co-pilot, right? Wrong. In the UK, co-pilot time can rarely be logged by general aviators, its use being limited to those operating aircraft required to have two pilots.
(There is a different rule under FAA licencing in the US, and this may be the source of confusion for pilots. But, it is important to remember, even if you are flying in the US, if you have an EASA license, you must log your hours under EASA rules!)
Let’s look at Part-FCL for clarification: “A pilot claiming flying hours as co-pilot towards meeting the overall flying experience requirements for a licence… will only be credited with that flight time if holding an appropriate licence to perform co-pilot duties, and if: a) the flight was conducted in an aircraft required by its Certificate of Airworthiness, or by Article 25 (3) of the Air Navigation Order 2009, to carry a crew of not less than two pilots; or b) the flight was conducted by an AOC holder choosing to operate a particular aircraft as a two pilot operation…”
There are two other scenarios when you can log co-pilot time: when flying military aircraft and with prior agreement with the CAA. So if you feel strongly about the matter you can always put pen to paper.
P/UT
Finally, we’re on more stable ground. The pilot-under-training designation can be used when you are receiving training of any nature. It is classed as dual time, and as such must be logged under the respective dual time column.
P2 --> SIC OR DUAL
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To PIC or not to PIC: Operating capacity
Hours thus defined, the question now is how to categorise them? P1, P2, P/UT, PICUS; the acronyms are seemingly unending, and this is the source of most logbook errors. There are two types of time: command time and dual time, and there are several sub-categories within these two categories.
P1 or command time:
PIC
This is probably the most abused of all the acronyms, as pilots are keen to rack up command time. But it is important for insurance and licensing reasons that you get it right. So when exactly can you log a flight as PIC?
Referring once again to Part-FCL: “The applicant for or the holder of a pilot licence may log as pilot-in-command time all solo flight time, flight time as student pilot-in-command and flight time under supervision provided that such SPIC time and flight time under supervision are countersigned by the instructor. Crediting of SPIC is restricted to students of integrated training courses only.”
Therefore, if you are a modular student undertaking a course of training, PIC time is restricted to those hours you are in the aircraft solo. Lessons, therefore, must all be logged as P/UT (a designation that I will go on to explain later on in this piece).
But what about if you are building hours or flying for fun? Then, the pilot-in-command is defined as the designated commander of the aircraft. They may be the least experienced pilot in the aircraft but, provided they have the relevant licenses and ratings for the aircraft and flight type, they may still be nominated as pilot-in-command.
What this means therefore is that you may fly with an instructor, but if you are qualified to fly the aircraft and not receiving instruction, you may be nominated as pilot-in-command thus logging the hours as such.
The essential thing to remember is, that only one person can log the hours as P1. And, as the pilot-in-command is responsible for ensuring the safe operation of the flight at all times, they must also be the one who signs the aircraft technical log.
PICUS
There is another acronym, PICUS (pilot-in-command under supervision), which is the subject of much confusion. Once more turning to our good friend Part-FCL, PICUS is defined as either: “A co-pilot performing, under the supervision of the pilot-in-command, the duties and functions of a pilot-in-command.” Or “Pilot undergoing any form of flight test with a EASA or CAA Authorised Examiner”.
So, if you’ve successfully passed a skills test, you can log the hours in the P1 column as PICUS.
The first scenario is essentially moot, unless you are flying multi-crew aircraft, as it is stated that this designation may only be used by “a co-pilot acting as PICUS on an aircraft on which more than one pilot is required under the type certification of the aircraft or as required by operational requirements… provided that such PICUS time is countersigned by the PIC.”
Part-FCL further stipulates that “Flight time as PICUS… will only be allowable for the holder of a PPL subject to the terms of a prior agreement with the CAA.”
SPIC
The SPIC designation is only permitted for use by integrated students, under certain conditions of flight, so in this article we won’t go into the details.
P2 or dual time:
Co-pilot
So, there are two pilots in the aircraft. One is logging the time as PIC, the other as co-pilot, right? Wrong. In the UK, co-pilot time can rarely be logged by general aviators, its use being limited to those operating aircraft required to have two pilots.
(There is a different rule under FAA licencing in the US, and this may be the source of confusion for pilots. But, it is important to remember, even if you are flying in the US, if you have an EASA license, you must log your hours under EASA rules!)
Let’s look at Part-FCL for clarification: “A pilot claiming flying hours as co-pilot towards meeting the overall flying experience requirements for a licence… will only be credited with that flight time if holding an appropriate licence to perform co-pilot duties, and if: a) the flight was conducted in an aircraft required by its Certificate of Airworthiness, or by Article 25 (3) of the Air Navigation Order 2009, to carry a crew of not less than two pilots; or b) the flight was conducted by an AOC holder choosing to operate a particular aircraft as a two pilot operation…”
There are two other scenarios when you can log co-pilot time: when flying military aircraft and with prior agreement with the CAA. So if you feel strongly about the matter you can always put pen to paper.
P/UT
Finally, we’re on more stable ground. The pilot-under-training designation can be used when you are receiving training of any nature. It is classed as dual time, and as such must be logged under the respective dual time column.
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