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Originally Posted by Whiskey Red

Unfortunately, if, for no other reason, because you are not twin rated, you cannot log any multi-time (PIC or otherwise). If he is an MEI (meaning that he is a multi-engine instructor) then on the dead leg, in this case (since it sounds like you're just operating under parts 61 and 91), you could log duel received (and he will need to sign your logbook). However; remember, he must be an MEI. If he is a CFI or CFII, then you still won't be able to log the time.

I think we may be diverging from this forum's intent a tad bit . Be careful when you ask a CFI a question about flying. You may not be able to get him to shut up!

I really do hope this helps. I'm just telling you the way it is written. It is still good experience to fly in a twin, even you aren't logging time, however.

If he is essential crew and the CFI is an MEI he can log it as training, at the dicretion of the CFI. I'm II and MEI and see this situation all the time in the DFW area. My original reply was assuming that he was already multi rating, hence the additional comment of using the first flight as his checkout. Multi is wrapped up in the same debate that Sport/Recreational pilot is, as in what time gets counted towards what. AOPA has a pretty good writeup about the technicalities. Use your first flight to get multi rated, then do a least some of the flying and be signed off as essential crew on the flight. I do need to specify, as what I said earlier was kinda vague.

If you are taking pictures, you are not at the controls and can't log the time. But, see if he will let you fly to your target area and then run the dead leg back. I did some work for USGS when I first got out of the Army in '05 and that is how I got my multi rating. Just remember my advice, and remember it well: IF YOU DON'T REMEMBER IF THE GEAR ARE DOWN OR NOT ON LANDING, THEY AREN'T.