So the guy in
the right seat no longer gets to log PIC, since his presence is now
superflous.

Actually, it's the guy in the left seat that is superfluous. The guy (or gal)
at the right is the Pilot In Command... the Head Honcho... the One In Charge...
the Top Banana... el Mucho Macho... the Big Dog.

He's very much required.

Jose



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