FAA Military Competency Practice Exam

What flight time can be logged as second in command?

1. Any flight time as long as the pilot is a trainee

2. Only time spent in multi-engine aircraft

3. All flight time while occupying a station in aircraft requiring more than one pilot

4. Only time when performing command duties

The correct answer is: All flight time while occupying a station in aircraft requiring more than one pilot

The correct answer is that flight time can be logged as second in command if the pilot occupies a station in an aircraft that requires more than one pilot. This means that when a pilot is in the cockpit of a multi-pilot aircraft, regardless of whether they are acting as the pilot in command or as a second in command, they can log that time as second in command experience. This is particularly important because second in command time is a valuable part of a pilot's training and experience. It allows pilots to build the necessary knowledge and skills to operate complex aircraft with multiple crew members and prepares them for future command roles. This logging of time is based on regulations that stipulate the requirement for crew formations in certain aircraft types, leading to more comprehensive flight training and operational proficiency. The other options present scenarios where flight time cannot be logged as second in command. For instance, simply being a trainee does not qualify all flight time as second in command, as it is the position in a multi-pilot environment that grants this qualification. Similarly, logging time only when flying multi-engine aircraft, or solely when performing command duties, would exclude valuable experience gained in a correct second in command role, thus misrepresenting the requirements set forth by aviation regulations.