Originally Posted by
Sport_Pilot
I disagree. If using a buddy box the PIC is still PIC by virtue of having control of the training button or switch. In full scale you can let your passenger take control but that does not make them the PIC. However it does do away with using a spotter.
Except the FAA does not use the criteria of PIC................... they specifically say "1 For purposes of the visual line of sight requirement, “operator” means the person manipulating the model aircraft’s controls."