On 01/22/07 12:49, Jim Macklin wrote:
FAR 1.1 does not and is not controlling for the PURPOSE of
logging flight time. Logging time is required only to show
compliance with some regulation for some certificate or
privilege. To that end, 61.51 is controlling. 61.51
requires manipulation of the controls to LOG PIC.

Perhaps you should either cite the legal counsel's letter or
re-read it.

Actually, I've read 61.51. Can you please state where it says
that the PIC must be manipulating the controls?

I've already shown you where it says he doesn't. It's your turn ;-)