[NSRCA-discussion] Registration - Pro-Active

[John FORD]

I agree about education. 
In the event that FAA or local law enforcement shows up at the field, (and after they have seen everybody's registration), there may be an opportunity to explain the concept of the club's over flight boundaries, separation of heli and fixed wing zones, and the additional concept of the pattern box.

Eventually, we can create an image of self-imposed OCD of boundaries, zones, and boxes...

They will eventually stop wasting their time with us.

J



On Dec 22, 2015 12:41 PM, James Hiller via NSRCA-discussion <nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:
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> Scott, I almost responded to your previous post on the NSRCA list on the 16th about putting together a paper pointing out the facts, got me thinking about how to deal with registration going forward.
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> Registration isn't going away and there is no substitute for knowledge.
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> There are many knowledgeable and concerned individuals monitoring this list, so I'll put this out for serious discussion, if that's possible here.
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> Responsibility for a compatible environment goes beyond AMA / FAA negations.
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> WE, the modeling community need to be Pro-Active.
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> We have an understanding of the equipment we use and its evolution and we are everywhere.
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> The responsibility for educating first responders and the general public falls on US. We probably need more than an educational document focused on the registration rule that can be used to inform first responders, mainly firefighters and frontline police officers.
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> They will be the first people to deal with an incident involving injury, property damage, complaints and or violation of the national airspace.
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> I believe we local modelers need to develop a working relationship with first responders in an instructional capacity by offering an informative and on sight presentation highlighting the equipment, capabilities, differences and how to safely deal with it.
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> I don't know how much of this information they already have or how up to date it is but I believe our participation would be appreciated.
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> The AMA should oversee the development of presentation material and instructor guidelines in an effort to maintain national continuity. A power point presentation by involved users is likely to be more effective than just sending a document without an opportunity for discussion.
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> The downside is keeping up with RPV development and their capabilities and the need for ongoing informative seminars.
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> Hopefully first responders with prior knowledge would help direct investigation beyond a visit to approved model flying sights.
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> Jim Hiller