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10-20-2005, 08:21 PM | #41 |
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Yup, it doesn't take much of a glitch to generate a catastrophe.
I wanted to build a 1/4 scale model for local competition, but they said it had to be bigger than 2' span with an 09 for power! It was STILL 1/4 scale... |
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10-20-2005, 08:35 PM | #42 |
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Yes sir a catastrophe
A friend of mines father was blinded in one eye by a paper airplane as a boy. Nobody gets out of here alive.
I'm not advocating throwing caution to the wind but most clubs have a way to deal with pilots who are reckless. Gravity weeds out the ones flying more than they can handle. The most accomplished modelers amoungst us could have a radio or airframe failure that was unforseen and unavoidable with tragic results. Most flying fields are well away from heavily populated areas. Those who choose to come must understand some risk is involved. I've been to more than 20 airshows and I have never signed a waiver to enter.
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I'm not serious. A lot of guys would not be in this if they had to build. But I think it warrants as much consideration as some of the other suggestions that have been made here.
I'm also a closet ARF flyer. Gives us new airframes while we build that Platt beating masterpiece. Greg
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I'm still a amature at this hobby but enjoy it greatly. I can say that i'm not a builder just an arf guy, who likes to fly, assemble and setup. I dunno if the comment on Arf's was sarcasime or not but that had me scratching my head.
As far as too big, Yes I feel that their should be some sort of limit on size, and we do have one. In terms of safety I feel that if you are going to fly at a public venu or fun fly thier should be an inspection of the plane and setup prior to flying. I mean there is no way to regulate what gets flown at your own club, your backyard or at a park, just not going to happen. But at funflys put on by clubs or groups then I feel that this should be a viable option to assuring some safety. You are never going to eliminate all possible failures, its just not attainable. But a simple inspection may be able to catch some things that have been overlooked by the builder. Note: Written at the same time as previous post so neglect ARF comment. |
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Which would you rather be hit by.....
an F5D (electric pylon racer, maybe around 3 pounds AUW) doing 180+ mph.... or a 15 lb model moving say 50 mph? Weight cannot be the only criteria. MAAC has a difficult enough time getting fields to put in some saftey fences...how well do you think they will do at forcing people to become certified to fly their planes? This country is huge, enforcing and policing it will basically require a person in each club. Here is an example of how programs like WINGS, and other certification programs can fail..... I have been flying fot 16 years, been to 3 world championships, multiple times National champion....I have never been tested for my wings because every club I have joined just automatically gives them to me.....why would the same thing not happen for "certification" testing. I could turn around tomorrow and buy a GS model, and the examiner say ya your ok, bang certified....yet I have never owned or flown a GS model. Who is going to question the examiner? My friends? LOL. I think the best bet is....you know your flying buddies, you know their activities and direction in the hobby....you know their skill....be the voice of reason, hopefully they will do the same and between everyone helping everyone else out nobody need be in over their head and cause an accident. |
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It would be very tricky to deal with but do they not do this at some of the larger events in the States??
Just putting my .02$ out their. I feel that yes, while it could bring up some liability issues it would still be on MAACs shoulders because it would take place at a sanctioned event. Its just another precaution in hopeing to eliminated possible crashes/injuries. Again just my thoughts. |
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