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Originally Posted by redtiger02

The status of the PIC isn't a factor to the FAA. You just have to show that you did fly the plane at least part of the flight and that you are considered essential crew by the PIC. It's a good idea to get him to sign the notes section of your logbook saying that you were essential crew and that you did at least some of the flying. Just do it on the first entry and they won't question the rest of them in that aircraft. The FARs on multi time are a very grey area on what multi time you can and can't log. Have your PIC put the log entry in there and his CFI number, if anyone had a question about the entry that should erase all doubt. The CFI is an all-knowing, all-seeing pilot to the FAA, so it's a good way to cover your bases.

This is also false!

It is not up to the PIC to decide who gets to log what in their logbook! The rules are very specific. I'm not really even sure what you're talking about at this point.

Also, we are not all knowing or all seeing! Believe me! We make plenty of mistakes too! You need an MEI or nothing!

Read my other post. It tells you exactly what you need to have in order to log PIC or SIC time. Read part 61 of the FARs! I do not know where redtiger is getting this information.