Skyline Soaring Club Operations Manual

• Probable financial arrangements – especially any requirement to expend club funds in excess of revenue• Means by which operations will be recorded, and logged into club ops log software• Any exceptions to normal club operating rules, whether more restrictive or less restrictive – for example, limitson student solo flights, or higher limits on winds (as in wave camp ops), or local rules which conflict with club rules3.14 Emergency Action PlanThe Club has an established Emergency Action Plan, developed in coordination with the fixed base operator, toprovide guidance to members in the event of any accident or incident involving Club members or Club aircraft. Allmembers are required to become familiar with the EAP.3.15 Responsibility for Damage3.15.1 Damage ReportsIt is the responsibility of the Skyline member serving as Pilot in Command when any damage occurs to promptlyreport that damage to the Duty Officer and directly or via telephone to the President or the designated maintenanceofficer, as well as the proper authorities, if necessary. A written report must be sent to the President within sevendays. This applies to all accidents occurring at Club facilities whether in flight or on the ground.3.15.2 Accident InvestigationThe Board of Directors will investigate all cases of damage to Club equipment. The Board shall be obliged to findthe Pilot in Command financially responsible for damage if evidence indicates that the Pilot in Command has beennegligent. (The PIC may be found negligent if a breach of FAA, airport, or Skyline rules is found to havecontributed to the cause of the damage.) It will be assumed that any damage resulting from an off-field landing is thePIC’s financial responsibility.3.15.3 Insurance and DeductibleSkyline insures all Club gliders with an appropriate deductible, determined by market rates at the time of renewal ofinsurance policies. (Members may determine the specific deductible at any given time by contacting the Treasurer ofthe Club.) All damage up to the deductible is the financial responsibility of the Skyline member serving as PIC. Inextraordinary circumstances, the Board may waive all or part of his/her initial liability. The Board of Directors mayfind a member fully responsible for damage to Club equipment in the event that, in its view, the member hasdeliberately or willfully violated FAR’s, Skyline policies or rules, or Skyline directives regarding flight operations.The Board’s determination is final.23