But Mr Walker was still in Command and had the opportunity to say no.
He did say no once.
The pilot responded by leaving a message to say that
he could not carry out the flight because he was out of
current practice. However, the CFI called him again
clarifying that he did not mean for him to fly solo but
that a more experienced pilot would accompany him.
It was not established whether the pilot understood this
to mean that the ‘experienced pilot’ was an instructor.
However, the pilot agreed to this arrangement and shortly
afterwards went to the airport.
I'm still keen to hear what evidence, other than the testimony of the CFI, exists to demonstrate that Mr Walker was aware that he
was in command.