You have been hired as a remote pilot by a local TV news station. You expressed a safety concern, but were told by the station manager to fly anyway because the story needed the footage. What should you do?
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The remote PIC is legally responsible for the safety of the operation under 14 CFR § 107.19. External pressure from employers, clients, or supervisors does not transfer that legal responsibility. A station manager accepting responsibility has no regulatory standing. The PIC remains accountable.The trap →
Documenting an objection does not mitigate legal liability if an accident occurs. The PIC still flew with a known safety concern. "Station manager accepted responsibility" is legally meaningless under Part 107.SOURCE → 14 CFR § 107.19, FAA UAG Sample Question 18CHECKED APR 21ACS V.A.K1MED