On Mon, 22 Jan 2007 13:15:52 -0600, "Jim Macklin"
wrote:

A safety pilot just looks out the window and can only log
SIC, they are a required crewmember/observer, but rarely
actually even touch the controls, almost never sole
manipulator.

If they are required, and acting as PIC, there is no requirement for them
to be the sole manipulator.

This is according to both FAA regulations and written interpretations from
the FAA lawyers.
Ron (EPM) (N5843Q, Mooney M20E) (CP, ASEL, ASES, IA)