The Pilot In Charge
PIC remains PIC whether the Auto Pilot is engaged or Boy George is twiddling the controls!If the auto PILOT MISBEHAVES IT IS EXPECTED THAT THE PILOT IN CHARGE WILL TAKE OVER AFTER ANNOUNCING.AND SAME WILL APLY IF THE P2 HAS TOO MUCH AIRPLANE IN HIS HANDS AND SKILL LIMITS ARE ECEEDED.RESPONSIBILITY , AUTHORITY, ACCOUNTABILITY AND THUS COMMAND RESTS WITH THE COMMANDER OF THE AIRCRAFT-EVEN IF HE IS OCCUPYING THE RIGHT SEAT( TRAINER)!THE GUY WHOSE NAME RESTS ON THE FLIGHT PLAN DOC AND WHOM THE ACCIDENT INCESTIGATORS WILL WANT TO GRILL!