Awesome video as always capitan, so I’ve got a question about logging flight hours for aspiring pilots. If someone is not a Certified Flight Instructor but acts as a safety pilot alongside another pilot, both holding at least a Private Pilot License (PPL), can they log those hours towards the 1,500 hours required by airlines? If so, how many hours do airlines typically accept, and is it a confusing process to navigate? I’ve heard differing opinions on this and would love to hear your insights or experiences on the matter. Thanks in advance for your input!
Thanks for the question. It is confusing. Your scenario is a very common way private pilots can build time-one pilot is utilizing a view limiting device and practicing instrument flying, the other is responsible for avoiding other traffic and obstacles (i.e. being a safety pilot). To do that, both pilots need to be required (i.e. the aircraft or flight requires both pilots) and both pilots need to be current and able to act as PIC for the flight. And, yes, this time can be counted toward the 1,500 hours required for ATP. I have not heard of any specific limits on what airlines will accept. And, I have had several students that successfully used this strategy as part of their time building. However, part of the purpose behind the 1,500 hour requirement is intended to indicate time in the system manipulating controls and/or making appropriate decisions toward the safety of flight. With that in mind, the biggest portion of the 1,500 hours should either be as an instructor or as the sole manipulator of the controls. One last comment. There is a little more to the requirement than just 1,500 hours. You also need cross country, night, instrument, and time in the “Class” of aircraft. For a full set of the requirements, take a look at 14 CFR 61.159. I know this isn’t a “hard-and-fast” answer, but I’m not sure there is one. I hope this is at least a little helpful. Thanks!
I’m sorry I don’t have any major updates. Life-related issues have limited the time I can spend planning. I have been doing some research because there are a lot of good materials already available (King Schools, Sportys, Gold Seal, Gleim, Rod Machado, etc.). My desire is to create something competitive, but unique enough to be a good addition to what is already there. Thanks for the question!
Yes, weather is a HUUGE topic and can be very confusing and exhausting. I hope this helped at least a little. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!
“…what you don’t know CAN kill you.” 😳
Ok, you have my full and undivided attention! 😂
Excellent! Thanks for the comment!!
Very helpful ~ subbed
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Great explanation
Happy I can rewatch it to better understand it
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Great video as always! Good refresher for sure!
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Thanks Scott love learning about weather
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Excellent work! Really easy to listen to and understand. Keep it up please!
Thank you! I am already working on the next one! Thanks for the comment!
Great presentation. Thanks
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Awesome video as always capitan, so I’ve got a question about logging flight hours for aspiring pilots. If someone is not a Certified Flight Instructor but acts as a safety pilot alongside another pilot, both holding at least a Private Pilot License (PPL), can they log those hours towards the 1,500 hours required by airlines? If so, how many hours do airlines typically accept, and is it a confusing process to navigate? I’ve heard differing opinions on this and would love to hear your insights or experiences on the matter. Thanks in advance for your input!
Thanks for the question. It is confusing. Your scenario is a very common way private pilots can build time-one pilot is utilizing a view limiting device and practicing instrument flying, the other is responsible for avoiding other traffic and obstacles (i.e. being a safety pilot). To do that, both pilots need to be required (i.e. the aircraft or flight requires both pilots) and both pilots need to be current and able to act as PIC for the flight. And, yes, this time can be counted toward the 1,500 hours required for ATP.
I have not heard of any specific limits on what airlines will accept. And, I have had several students that successfully used this strategy as part of their time building. However, part of the purpose behind the 1,500 hour requirement is intended to indicate time in the system manipulating controls and/or making appropriate decisions toward the safety of flight. With that in mind, the biggest portion of the 1,500 hours should either be as an instructor or as the sole manipulator of the controls.
One last comment. There is a little more to the requirement than just 1,500 hours. You also need cross country, night, instrument, and time in the “Class” of aircraft. For a full set of the requirements, take a look at 14 CFR 61.159.
I know this isn’t a “hard-and-fast” answer, but I’m not sure there is one. I hope this is at least a little helpful.
Thanks!
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Im ok with these bssics, but i cant quite picture troughs, ridges and wedges. Would you consider a video on that, or adding tnose to this one?
Thanks for the comment. I’ll be putting together more weather videos. I’ll add these to the list. Thanks again!
@@ScottKoonCFI Thank you Scott!
Any udate on your plan to have a online private pilot training course?
I’m sorry I don’t have any major updates. Life-related issues have limited the time I can spend planning. I have been doing some research because there are a lot of good materials already available (King Schools, Sportys, Gold Seal, Gleim, Rod Machado, etc.). My desire is to create something competitive, but unique enough to be a good addition to what is already there. Thanks for the question!
Weather.... 😮💨😮💨😮💨 Those questions on the par test.... smh
Yes, weather is a HUUGE topic and can be very confusing and exhausting. I hope this helped at least a little. Thanks for watching and thanks for the comment!