Razors Edge ★ Posted January 22, 2019 Share #1 Posted January 22, 2019 ...or just slap some gaffer tape on it and go! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JerrySTL ★ Posted January 22, 2019 Share #2 Posted January 22, 2019 If it was a B-52 model, the 'buff' in title post would even be funnier. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted January 22, 2019 Share #3 Posted January 22, 2019 I blame the Germans... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jsharr ★ Posted January 22, 2019 Share #4 Posted January 22, 2019 Just now, Kzoo said: I blame the Germans... they deserve the blame after they way they invaded Pearl Harbor and all. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share #5 Posted January 22, 2019 I just can't believe the cruelty of continuing to film. That guy who crashed his plane is probably near tears, and some dude keeps the camera rolling! Cold hearted. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted January 22, 2019 Share #6 Posted January 22, 2019 1 minute ago, jsharr said: they deserve the blame after they way they invaded Pearl Harbor and all. That was them that did that? Huh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrentonMakes Posted January 22, 2019 Share #7 Posted January 22, 2019 7 minutes ago, Kzoo said: That was them that did that? Huh? Forget it, he's rolling. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted January 22, 2019 Share #8 Posted January 22, 2019 I've seen better crashes, most of that can be salvaged. I had a guy that worked for me and all he could talk about was the plane he was building. One day he announced he had finished his plane and was going to fly it as soon as he got off work. He came in the next day and called me over to his vehicle to see his plane. It was nothing recognizable, just a pile of shreds. He was hoping to salvage some of the parts but told me later that nothing could be salvaged. His plane came straight down into the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted January 22, 2019 Share #9 Posted January 22, 2019 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share #10 Posted January 22, 2019 20 minutes ago, Longjohn said: I've seen better crashes, Video? Jeebus, we deserve a video! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 22, 2019 Share #11 Posted January 22, 2019 Many flying clubs ban mixed aircraft/helicopter flying at their field for the following reason. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share #12 Posted January 22, 2019 Wow! Watch out, though, cause @Longjohn might trump you with a short form story about a crash he heard about 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longjohn ★ Posted January 22, 2019 Share #13 Posted January 22, 2019 I didn’t even take before and after pictures. That was back in the day you had to go get your camera and make sure you had film. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share #14 Posted January 22, 2019 I'm wondering why these bigger planes don't use a tarmac? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share #15 Posted January 22, 2019 ...or, at least parachutes! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share #16 Posted January 22, 2019 Oddly, no cursing or screaming: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted January 22, 2019 Share #17 Posted January 22, 2019 My former neighbor was big into RC planes and he said the plane itself wasn't really the expensive thing but the engines & electronics were. Still a bummer. I walk jack at a local park where they fly electric RC planes & gliders. The RC jets are super cool as there is an internal fan and they look super cool. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 22, 2019 Share #18 Posted January 22, 2019 I mostly fly at the opposite end of the spectrum. I've had planes that weighed as little as one ounce ready to fly with battery on board. IMO the larger planes are dangerous to bystanders when they crash. All of my drones are now indoor flyers at just about 1 oz or under 1 1/2 with camera on board. The outdoor flyers are under 250 grams and the largest is only 2 feet across. I'm afraid I just don't fly enough any more to join a club and do any of the larger aircraft. Sometimes I drive a couple of towns away and fly inside a large sports arena. News tonight has more potential drone problems at an airport. I see another hobby dying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted January 22, 2019 Author Share #19 Posted January 22, 2019 2 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: I mostly fly at the opposite end of the spectrum. I've had planes that weighed as little as one ounce ready to fly with battery on board. IMO the larger planes are dangerous to bystanders when they crash. All of my drones are now indoor flyers at just about 1 oz or under 1 1/2 with camera on board. The outdoor flyers are under 250 grams and the largest is only 2 feet across. I'm afraid I just don't fly enough any more to join a club and do any of the larger aircraft. Sometimes I drive a couple of towns away and fly inside a large sports arena. News tonight has more potential drone problems at an airport. I see another hobby dying. Uh, your crash footage probably sucks nowadays! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisL Posted January 22, 2019 Share #20 Posted January 22, 2019 22 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: I mostly fly at the opposite end of the spectrum. I've had planes that weighed as little as one ounce ready to fly with battery on board. IMO the larger planes are dangerous to bystanders when they crash. All of my drones are now indoor flyers at just about 1 oz or under 1 1/2 with camera on board. The outdoor flyers are under 250 grams and the largest is only 2 feet across. I'm afraid I just don't fly enough any more to join a club and do any of the larger aircraft. Sometimes I drive a couple of towns away and fly inside a large sports arena. News tonight has more potential drone problems at an airport. I see another hobby dying. Have you seen the drone killing drones? Bad ass, they can be programmed to autonomously patrol an area and snare any drones that fly into its patrol area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Square Wheels Posted January 23, 2019 Share #21 Posted January 23, 2019 6 hours ago, maddmaxx said: Many flying clubs ban mixed aircraft/helicopter flying at their field for the following reason. What does a plane like that cost? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tizeye Posted January 23, 2019 Share #22 Posted January 23, 2019 Besides the repair, needs to work on his landing technique. Based on the sock, that runway had a direct headwind. Why was he coming in, not only unsteady, but not aligned with the runway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 23, 2019 Share #23 Posted January 23, 2019 10 hours ago, Square Wheels said: What does a plane like that cost? If you have to ask............. It's really hard to say. Usually one that size can't be bought but has to be built. Realistically the engine and radio alone will probably run a grand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted January 23, 2019 Share #24 Posted January 23, 2019 11 hours ago, Razors Edge said: Uh, your crash footage probably sucks nowadays! They are so small that it's difficult to get footage at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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