Originally Posted by
cj_rumley
Separating the flying tripods from model aircraft is as simple as AMA conforming with FAA rules as to the definition of "model aircraft." FAA has made it clear that if there is anything (e.g., FPV goggles) in the LOS path between the pilot's eyes and the aircraft, it is not a model aircraft. Of course I am presuming you recognize the FAA is the higher authority in the disagreement, which is apparently not a universally accepted truth.
Now expect a few words from the AMA/MultiGP glee club............
I am in 100% agreement with the entirety of this post , Thank You cj .
I do believe the original #550 with it's LOS pilot in command as "instructor" and the goggle wearing pilot as "student" may have been ok FAA wise since the person holding the primary set of sticks would always have had direct LOS contact with the aircraft . But now , with the watered down version of #550 with it's LOS spotter , I can freely see where this wouldn't pass the FAA's sniff test because the primary pilot no longer has direct LOS contact with the aircraft !