Why is the law on his side? He's using goggles without a spotter. That's a criminal offence.
Fine of up to a few thousand pounds and a criminal record that can mess up other things in life is worth a chance?
Why not just comply with the law...
Interesting claim, What evidence do you have for "no pilot" does that?
Not understanding why goggles needs a spotter highlights an even bigger misunderstanding of how and why the vlos rules exist in the first place.
Clue. Partly to do with zero...