CONCIDERATIONS WHEN CHOOSING A SAFETY PILOT BUDDY???

What does your question mean?

Are you asking what qualities should you look for in a good co-pilot?

 

I would say some one who is not afraid to take the controls when he needs to and will tell you when he sees something wrong. And also maybe some one that can give pointers/suggestions as well. that would mean an instrument pilot as well, but nothing better than you both being one the same page.

 

safety pilot as in a pilot who will watch out for VFR traffic while your under the hood, correct? or just a buddy in general? Either way like you said the person would need to feel comparable in the right seat. but with a buddy especially when your both pilots, the clear distinction of who is the PIC and what each will do in an emergency should be discussed and understood before takeoff. Nothing would be worse than the "I though you were going to do that...", and just because the other person is acting PIC at the time, there should be no reason why the other person shouldn't voice his concerns during the flight if he has any. well thats what have always been instructed to do.

 

lol my right hand is retarded at the yoke compared to the left.