[3niner]

I think the "war-vet" was along for the ride. He was not the "safety pilot," which means pilot-in-command.

Then there must have been a third pilot not mentioned in the story, because an underage pilot must be accompanied by a qualified safety pilot, who has ultimate control of the aircraft at all times.

[Niteflyr]

Then there must have been a third pilot not mentioned in the story, because an underage pilot must be accompanied by a qualified safety pilot, who has ultimate control of the aircraft at all times.

Of course you are correct.....and also understand the topic of discussion....thank you...:o)

[Hulka]

I wish those that write this stuff would stop calling the guy a “safety pilot.”

There is no such rating.

The guy is the pilot, the rated pilot, and he was PIC, not the girl.