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Safety - RC Helis are not toys > I nominate this as dangerous vid of the year.
 
 
inkspot1967
rrProfessor
Location: cranston ri.

to all the whinners....





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12-25-2007 02:40 PM
 
 
darksidedave
Senior Heliman
Location: niles,MI

A toy heli could be distracting to some drivers...

I need to go practice my mail-box funnels now
12-25-2007 03:19 PM
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xxl
Senior Heliman
Location: The planet Earth

i know this is a little of but i wish i lived next to him that would be so cool and i did not see anyone in the video around him or in their yards
12-25-2007 05:52 PM
 
 
rox33
Heliman
Location: Norway

This is the only vid I've seen with a heli hitting somebody:http://www.runryder.com/helicopter/...ke-Crash-SV.wmv
Maybe we should ban all filming of modelhelicopters so that nobody begins with this dangerous hobby??

You can look at any vid of the pro's, and everyone of them could be argued beeing just as dangerous as the JK vid...
Most of them fly a .90 size no more thar 15-20 feet away from themselves and the spotter.....
12-25-2007 08:40 PM
 
 
jperch
Senior Heliman
Location: Round Rock, Tx USA

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This is the only vid I've seen with a heli hitting somebody:http://www.runryder.com/helicopter/...ke-Crash-SV.wmv
Maybe we should ban all filming of modelhelicopters so that nobody begins with this dangerous hobby??
To be fair, that video does NOT show a heli hitting anyone. It only shows a heli hitting a camera. I was present at that event and I saw for a fact that the cameraman got out of the way. In addition, the cameraman was well aware of the danger and chose to be in that position while the pilot was flying.

Both the pilot and the cameraman are fully experienced in RC heli flying and were all well aware of the risk.
12-26-2007 02:37 AM
 
 
CJames
Key Veteran
Location: Back in KC

Just found out the AMA is aware of this video {JK'S backyard flying}and it could and very likely may cause some serious repercussions for him.

Just because this didn't happen at an AMA sactioned field doesn't mean they can't deam him or anyone else stupid enough to post videos of themselves doing something hazordous with R/C equipment too reakless of a pilot and bann him from any AMA flying site and revoke his membership.

I think he is an incrediable pilot, but what he did wasn't ver bright and what those backing him here fail to comprehend or realize, is that if he "HAD" hurt someone or even hit a car or house in this video that any bad publicity from it reflects on all of us in the hobby, not just him.

Thankfully, the AMA realizes this, and would rather not have the bad publicity and I would agree, I don't someone else's stupidity to affect wether or not I get to fly or have any more restrictions placed on us because of it.

Anyone want a pet rabbit?.............I found him on the road dead and I'm tired of hugging him
12-26-2007 11:35 PM
 
 
Stu.
Veteran
Location: Abrakebabra Kebab shop

Id tend to agree with them if this is the case.

The BMFA and SAA would take action to censure someone who did this over here.

Its silly

Stu

www.waterfoothelis.com
12-26-2007 11:44 PM
 
 
ZXXflyer
Key Veteran
Location: stone mountain, georgia, US

uhhh... wasn't it Mark Ryder himself holding that nice ass camera when it got hit????

Maybe he can drop in on the post and clear that up...

Believer in Weston motors!
12-26-2007 11:46 PM
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gian
Senior Heliman
Location: AZ

I'm looking for the quote, but he said it was on a new tripod...
12-27-2007 12:14 AM
 
 
jperch
Senior Heliman
Location: Round Rock, Tx USA

Yes, it was Mark who was filming and it was on a tripod. The heli hit the tripod and knocked the camera over. Mark himself got the heck out of the way.
12-27-2007 01:44 AM
 
 
ZXXflyer
Key Veteran
Location: stone mountain, georgia, US

oh yeah...forgot it was also on a tripod.. there was a post somewhere about the incident.
Glad everyone was OK

Believer in Weston motors!
12-27-2007 02:45 AM
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irocu88
Senior Heliman
Location: norfolk,va

Great flying skills he has......Complete jacka$$ for flying where he did, I don't care how good you are.!!!! I hope there are repercussions, then maybe the next idiot that has a fraction of his skills won't try the same thing and hurt or kill someone.

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12-27-2007 03:07 AM
 
 
gian
Senior Heliman
Location: AZ

http://www.runryder.com/helicopter/...aryClassic2007/
In case you want a re-cap of the whole heli crash into tripod deal, watch the Leon Luke vids here. Still can't find the dedicated thread... Keep getting distracted by all the sweet videos!
12-27-2007 03:09 AM
 
 
gian
Senior Heliman
Location: AZ

Maybe he feels like I do- I won't fly at AMA fields any more. Been harassed too many times.
12-27-2007 03:12 AM
 
 
Blade_Master1
Veteran
Location: Canada

Edited

I fly my TREX450sa near the front of my building when I can't get away.. I fly my Hawk Pro in the park any other time, One of the reasons I bought a 2.4 Ghz radio.
I used to fly at the Club but after being harassed by too many Plankers, They can bugger off for all I care.
Parks and open fields are free and there is no-one trying to force me to fly to their liking.

Since the introduction of the 2.4 Ghz systems the flying clubs have started losing members and will continue to fade away, The safety that they once provided to FM users will no longer be required.
As far as meeting fellow Heli pilots the internet (forums) has stepped in to fill this position.

I don't see a problem with flying in a non-regulated area.
I don't fly where there is potential danger to other people and if I did crash into a house or car the damage is minimal, I fly a RC heli not a bomb.
There is more risk injuring someone while cutting the grass.
I certainly don't take as much care maintaining my lawnmower as I do my Heli.

As for disciplining someone just because they are well known is absurd. Hundreds of other people fly around their house and there are several videos that can be found on YOUTUBE.
You don't hear of them being banned from AMA events.

Makes you wonder how many cry babies it took to cause the AMA to even think of banning someone from an event.
If the AMA wants to start sanctioning people for flying around their house, they will soon see a sharp decline in their membership renewals.

This was supposed to be a fun Hobby but it is quickly turning into a battle for the pursuit of freedom and enjoyment.
12-27-2007 03:35 AM
 
 
TipSpeed
Senior Heliman
Location: Glenside / Telford PA

Did you guys know that JK's full name is Jason Danger Krause??

-so I called up twenty mike-mike and I rolled in for the pass
12-27-2007 03:42 AM
 
 
darksidedave
Senior Heliman
Location: niles,MI

Danger is his middle name?...


YEAH BABBY!!!!
12-27-2007 03:44 AM
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CJames
Key Veteran
Location: Back in KC

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If the AMA wants to start sanctioning people for flying around their house, they will soon see a sharp decline in their membership renewals.
This from a guy in Canada
Dont come to ircha then bud, cause without AMA you aint flying!

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This was supposed to be a fun Hobby but it is quickly turning into a battle for the pursuit of freedom and enjoyment.
Your right about the first part, this is supposed to be a fun hobby, but if one idiot causes it to be more regulated then it already is because he wanted to be a showoff, then it isn't going to be fun anymore for anyone!
But oviously you cant comprehend that.

Anyone want a pet rabbit?.............I found him on the road dead and I'm tired of hugging him
12-27-2007 05:56 AM
 
 
Blade_Master1
Veteran
Location: Canada

Maybe there won't be any more IRCHA in a few years.
And in Canada we have MAAC which is the equivalent.

It's not one person thats gonna do it but it will be everyone who flies there heli at home.
12-27-2007 06:04 AM
 
 
CJames
Key Veteran
Location: Back in KC

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Maybe there won't be any more IRCHA in a few years
Keep dreaming, considering it is the largest R/C flying event EVER, even surpassing Joe Knall event I would say its going to be around a few more years then you think!

Anyone want a pet rabbit?.............I found him on the road dead and I'm tired of hugging him
12-27-2007 06:10 AM
 
 
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