[NSRCA-discussion] Registration - Pro-Active

[David Cook]

If the FAA and the police show up you will have a cease and desist
order and you will be arrested for exceeding 400'.
This new FAA law doesn't have much wiggle room.

On Tue, Dec 22, 2015 at 7:15 PM, John FORD via NSRCA-discussion <
nsrca-discussion at lists.nsrca.org> wrote:

> 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:
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > Registration isn't going away and there is no substitute for knowledge.
> >
> > There are many knowledgeable and concerned individuals monitoring this
> list, so I'll put this out for serious discussion, if that's possible here.
> >
> > Responsibility for a compatible environment goes beyond AMA / FAA
> negations.
> >
> > WE, the modeling community need to be Pro-Active.
> >
> > We have an understanding of the equipment we use and its evolution and
> we are everywhere.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > They will be the first people to deal with an incident involving injury,
> property damage, complaints and or violation of the national airspace.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > 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.
> >
> > The downside is keeping up with RPV development and their capabilities
> and the need for ongoing informative seminars.
> >
> > Hopefully first responders with prior knowledge would help direct
> investigation beyond a visit to approved model flying sights.
> >
> > Jim Hiller
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