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It was an F16 (e.g. military, not civilian).

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)

Seeing well into 6 figures for a 600nm flight on a mid. Doesn't seem close to reality.

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.