In my examples below, who can act as RPIC of the mission? Bonus points if it can be explained through citing regulations... I understand that 107.12 basically states that as long as a person with a 107 is within arms reach of taking control of the UAS, you can let someone without a 107 fly, but can that same thought process apply to training student pilots and Internal + External Pilot duties?
Scenario 1
There are two individuals with Part 107's conducting flight operations. Person 1 is in a van (enclosed area) at the Ground Control Station (no LOS), and Person 2 is outside of the van (within LOS) with an RC. Both can manipulate the UAS.
Question: Can Person 1 act as the RPIC?
Scenario 2
A student is getting trained on a new platform and holds a part 107. The instructor also holds a part 107.
Question: Can the instructor act as RPIC even though they are not flying?
Scenario 1
There are two individuals with Part 107's conducting flight operations. Person 1 is in a van (enclosed area) at the Ground Control Station (no LOS), and Person 2 is outside of the van (within LOS) with an RC. Both can manipulate the UAS.
Question: Can Person 1 act as the RPIC?
Scenario 2
A student is getting trained on a new platform and holds a part 107. The instructor also holds a part 107.
Question: Can the instructor act as RPIC even though they are not flying?