>but the commander of Andrews AFB came to the conclusion that it was better to have concerned people (eyes and ears) around then not. (Especially now when are forces have been stretched so thin Andrews AFB has replaced the Air Police at the gates with civilian contract personnel). Many of the club members are military or ex-military and have security training. Eliminating the terrorist threat is unrealistic<
I used that same argument at Pease Tradeport but the FAA rep. didn't buy it because "he flew models as a kid and knew how dangerous they were. Besides, the radios would cause interference and the planes could carry cameras." >If I were interested in taking someone out via RC, I'd use one of the new jets with a true turbine, and an onboard video camera setup. At 200+ mph, I think it would be more effective.< Aren't we forgetting someone still must have the skill to put such a model together and actually pilot it? >Not that I'd ever fly one I prefer aerobatics and soaring to turning big loops and circles, which is just about ALL their owners do with them.< Sounds suspiciously like the famous argument, to paraphrase; When they came after the power fliers I wasn't concerned because my sailplane were quit so I said nothing. Then they came after the combat models but I fly slope so I didn't protest. But when they banned all flying models it was too late because there was no one left to help me. Dennis in NH RCSE-List facilities provided by Model Airplane News. Send "subscribe" and "unsubscribe" requests to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please note that subscribe and unsubscribe messages must be sent in text only format with MIME turned off.
