Safety Pilot Explained: How to Log Your Time and Stay Legal
Pilot Institute
MARCH 17, 2025
But who qualifies as a safety pilot? They must: Hold at least a private pilot certificate. Have a current medical certificate to act as pilot-in-command. In addition to meeting these requirements, the aircraft must be equipped with dual controls or a mechanism allowing the safety pilot to take over if needed.
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