While there is little chance of getting caught, logged flight time is when "for purposes of flight" is true. If you intend to only taxi, you shouldn't log it as PIC. That said, I am not all that sure several hours of taxiing is all that good of a thing. I know that I'd get bored and start stretching the definition of taxiing within 1/2 hour or less. I'd be taxiing with the tail up in no time, expand my ground acrobatics, and probably swap ends at some point. Then after patching the wing tip, I'd see how she flew. Perhaps that is just me? =)~ --Bill
From: Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com] On Behalf Of rob_waltman
Sent: Tuesday, August 07, 2012 10:10 AM
To: Sport_Aircraft@yahoogroups.com
Subject: Light-Sport Aircraft Yahoo group Logging taxi time?
Sorry, this is not LSA specific, but I hope I'll get some knowledgeable answers.
I hold a private pilot certificate, and will be flying a Kitfox experimental under LSA rules.
Both the Kitfox and I are being put back into service after a long hiatus. I have a current BFR and tailwheel endorsement.
The airplane had its annual inspection 10 days ago, and I have been taking lessons in Cubs, Champs and a Kitfox-like Aerotek.
I decided I will not try to fly it until I have several hours of taxi testing, to the point that I feel comfortable "driving" it on the ground.
My question is, can/should I log this taxi hours as PIC time? On one hand, this is not flying. On the other, I am gaining proficiency in the ground handling of an aircraft that has a reputation for being very sensitive to control inputs.
Thanks,
Roberto.
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