Assuming an aircraft that normally only requires a crew of ONE..

Safety pilot time is SIC (except as noted).. during that period of time
the friend is under the hood, the safety pilot is a "required crewmember".

However, during this period of time, if BOTH of you agree that you (the
safety pilot) ARE the PIC, then you can log it as PIC during the period
of time the friend is under the hood. The hood friend can also log it as
PIC as sole manipulator. Keep in mind.. if the airplane goes somewhere
it shouldnt, or something happens the PIC is likely to be held
accountable.. so a little bit of trust is in order.

The question is answered somewhat in the FAA FAQ's section regarding
Part 61 on their website (at least it was at one time).

Dave

BTIZ wrote:
you can only log the time as acting PIC when either your hands are on the
controls, or you are acting as safety pilot while he is under the hood.. any
other time is not loggable..

but to act as safety pilot for someone under the hood.. you have to hold at
least a private pilot certificate and be qualified to fly the aircraft

some will state, that if it is a complex aircraft, you need the complex
endorsement, same for high performance, or tail dragger

BT

"CFLav8r" wrote in message
. com...

I recently helped a friend fly to St. Augustine from Orlando.
My question is: Can or should you log the time as safety pilot?
Although I did not actually fly the aircraft, I did handle the radios and
visual guide while my friend flew under the hood.

David (KORL)