Q.
Can safety pilot log PIC?
A.
Yes, a safety pilot in the US can log PIC as long as the other pilot is under the hood in VFR conditions. (Far’s 91.109). The safety pilot can not log PIC if they enter IMC unless the safety pilot has a CFII and MEI and is giving dual.
Q.
Do the airlines look down on Safety Pilot time?
A.
for over 25 years flight schools have been doing these kinds of programs, there are thousands of pilots flying for air carriers in the US that has done some type of safety pilot time.
Q.
Can you take the airplane on a long cross country?
A.
Typically the time builders will fly the local state of Florida and the Islands first. Then if you want to take a long cross country like to California Dispatch will schedule you out.
Q.
Can I keep the aircraft overnight?
A.
Yes, if you are doing extensive long cross countries
Q.
Fuel Reimbursement
A.
Fuel is in the price when you top off at our base. Being centrally located in the state of Florida you will more then likely not need to buy fuel outside of our base. If you are on an extended cross country, then you and the other pilot will need to make up the difference of what fuel is being reimbursed at that week. In pricing our program like this when you are in the state of Florida you will not have to be paying a higher price.
Q.
Maintenance
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Aviator is responsible for Maintenance if you are out on your cross countries. If you have to stay over night due to maintenance issue, Aviator will pay for your Hotel.
Q.
How many hours can I fly a day?
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The aircraft is in 6 hour blocks, you can take as many blocks as you wish.
Q.
Can I fly the aircraft during the day
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Yes, you can fly during the day; however most people like to fly at night to work on their instrument skills.
Q.
If I have another pilot can he come along too?
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Yes, but each of you will be paying the same price.
Q.
Payment
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If you are doing the 100 hour block, you will pay ½ up front then fly ½ then you will pay the last ½ and finish.
If you are doing the 50 hour block, you will pay for it all up front.
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