Martin- Take a look at this video. Maybe you'll appreciate the
dangers.
http://www.wimp.com/stray/
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Martin,
I am surprised at your take on Daryl's positing. I can assure
you that a collision between a model and man carrying air vehicle could
have dire consequences for both pilots. RC flying exists only because
our organization has succeeded in convincing the FAA that we are all
reasonable people that would never knowingly pose a danger to aerial
navigation. We must all conduct our flying activities so that we can
never cause a collision or near miss with a full size aircraft. I have
to assume that you are not a pilot, if you had flight experience you
would realize how hard it is to see a model while you are on approach.
Because of ground clutter and probably afternoon glare it is nearly
impossible to see a model flying near you. Because of this disadvantage
for the full-size pilot, the model flyer must always immediately
maneuver a model away from the flight path of a full-size vehicle.
Being on the ground you have a much better view of what is going on
than the poor guy making his approach. I hope all model flyers take
this obligation seriously. I wouldn't want to be the guy who ended RC
flying in the US, while at the same time killing some poor guy and his
family just trying to get home. As for Daryl overreacting, having the
shit scared out of you will do that to you. Please fly safely, and
think about that guy that cant see you. Larry Jolly
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