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JR says: "As an example, the AMA suggests the use of frequency markers on transmitters. If a club makes a rule requiring them, they eliminate coverage to anyone not having the markings. I don't think the EC, or Carl Maroney ever envisioned clubs removing that type of rule in the interest of maintaining liability coverage. There are a lot of suggestions in the AMA literature about safety, but, with rule 3 in place, it basically says to the clubs: "do not make these suggestions an official part of your operations".

Someday, I hope Carl Maroney writes a FAQ and puts it on the AMA web site. I see the same insurance questions asked again and again.

Oh, btw, Carl is the Chairman of the Safety Committee and he also sits on the Insurance Committee. All the committees are now listed in the Member's Only section on the AMA web site.

JR"
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Yes, JR, here is another perfect example of a person that has little or no interest in the operation, dictating rules and regulations that do nothing FOR the operation, other than placing anchors in every direction, totally hindering progress.

Of course he has 12 others that seem to enjoy the same attitude of "Look what we did to them today!"

The Safety Code is simply the way the EC makes the rules for Clubs in the same manner they use "Standing Rules" to avoid Bylaws changes. The 2003 Safety Code is an absolute horror especially when attempting to get the average club pilot to pay attention to it. IMO those supporting this Safety Code levy upon those Club Officers that really work to do things right, simply are no better than the dictators that dream up the all the rules.

(We cannot get AMA to even send us the changes for our field-posted SC board. They even eliminated the club {charter 1218} from the list for a while. Either the entire hdqtrs. section is in total chaos or they simply make a supreme effort to screw up everything reference to H D Cain -- I have a long list)

The Safety Code is an attempt to eliminate RC Combat and RC Pylon from any significant growth and to eventually die, as only a few fields can support the stupidly contrived distance requirements.

At this time there are no responses to my threads bringing attention to the year's elections. While some will P&M on these seldom reviewed forums, there is little evidence that anyone will move to make a change of their oppressors. The EC can run right over the pi$$ ants as there are no elephants to worry about.