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Does PDPIC require an instructor signature?

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I know PDPIC is not duel given, but does it require a logbook entry signature from the "authorized instructor onboard"? Is it the same as 61.51(e)(1)(iv)(D)?

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  1. Mark Kolber on Jan 26, 2023

    Since it’s not dual, it does s not.

    61.51(e)(1)(iv) is a special situation involving “The pilot performing the duties of pilot in command is undergoing an approved pilot in command training program that includes ground and flight training on the following areas of operation…” not the general PDPIC for the commercial.

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  2. Mark Kolber on Jan 26, 2023

    … it refers to an airline training program.

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  3. LTCTerry on Feb 14, 2023

    The instructor puts something like “PDPIC/61.129” in the remarks and signs. Being sure NOT to put anything in the dual (not duel) column.

    This is the documentation you completed the flight with an authorized instructor.

    The instructor logs it as dual given. There is an FAA Interpretation on this.

    Note – if you use PDPIC for any of the ten hours in that part of 61.129 then all of them must be the same.

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