And if the pilot is simulating instrument conditions, there is a rule: FAR 91.109 "No person may operate a civil aircraft in simulated instrument flight unless - The other control seat is occupied by a safety pilot who possesses at least a private pilot certificate with category and class ratings appropriate to the aircraft being flown".
If not simulating IMC, it's the pilot's responsibility to see and avoid per 91.113(b)
They do not fly simulated IMC ("under the hood") in F-16s. By the time the pilot gets anywhere near a F-16, they have already trained for IMC in multiple trainer aircraft.
FAR 91 doesn't apply to military aircraft, although military rules require they maintain a visual scan outside the aircraft.
Solid concept, but the pricing is way off base. I priced out a trip, and then compared it to other available options, and SimpleCharter was 55% (no typo) more expensive than what I found elsewhere, similar or better aircraft.
Thanks for the feedback! Feel free to shoot me an email at charles at simplecharters.com, I'd love to take a look at the searches and see why there was such a discrepancy.
There is always the case for non-optimal pricing caused by a significant layover potentially combined with large repositioning costs. Again, I'd love the chance to take a look at your specific searches to see what's happening.
And if the pilot is simulating instrument conditions, there is a rule: FAR 91.109 "No person may operate a civil aircraft in simulated instrument flight unless - The other control seat is occupied by a safety pilot who possesses at least a private pilot certificate with category and class ratings appropriate to the aircraft being flown".
If not simulating IMC, it's the pilot's responsibility to see and avoid per 91.113(b)