Originally Posted by
cj_rumley
Brad,
Having served in that position for one of the clubs I belong to, this observation: Nothing in the cited job description says the SC is a cop. I had that discussion several times with people that called on me to enforce club rules, and my answer was talk to the offender yourself. The club BoD reserved authority to make and enforce rules to themselves. Since they want the control it is only reasonable they have the responsibility. Besides, club officers are covered by AMA insurance for personal injury (libel) that may be incurred in the course of taking enforcement action against a member. I don't think an SC is covered for that risk, only the club officers designated in the policy.
In the ~ 3 years I held that position Duty #1 was a no-op, because there was no communication from AMA relating to safety for me as designated POC to pass on to the club. Makes me wonder what safety 'programming' is if there is any substance at all.
AFAIK it is vaporware. Any thoughts?
Yes there is a issue with how to keep flying safe. But it is very telling that the general consensus is that the FPV flyers need education and to follow safe flying guidelines, but nobody want's to take the responsibility to make it happen.
One clarification the Safety Coordinator is a requied officer position and would be conered by the insurance.