RC Airplanes......Huckfest over GA....

You've got some great shots there. Looks like some skilled pilots based on how low the hovers were being done. The photo of the pair of them hovering is my personal favourite.

Harleypugs wrote in post #6569666

Man those are huge (the planes)

Atleast that one.

Geeez! It's almost big enough to ride in!

Very nice images! Amazing how far ARFs have come...
They aren't your daddy's sticks and slabs anymore!

True that...

Thanks!

everytime I see these rc planes I just want to buy one. Its just i cant afford one and I would break it so instead I'll buy more glass haha.

Join a club, they have flying instructors to help prevent the early crashes. Many now use buddy box systems which lets an experienced pilot get it way up and out of harms way before you start flying, plus there are flight simulator programs for your computer too.

Plus, as a rookie, you don't start out with unlimited aerobatic aircraft like these...

Just like in full-scale flying, you start with docile trainer and learn in stages.

Whoa those stunt planes are big.

Me and my brother recently got in to RC planes, at the moment we only have 2 Kyosho Spree Sports, had a few test runs in the park next to where we live, but it's not big enough. Need to take it further away to a huge park for some real testing.

Might try taking some pics too in the future!

HSK wrote in post #6581100
Whoa those stunt planes are big.

Me and my brother recently got in to RC planes, at the moment we only have 2 Kyosho Spree Sports, had a few test runs in the park next to where we live, but it's not big enough. Need to take it further away to a huge park for some real testing.

Might try taking some pics too in the future!

Are you members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics?

Might want to look into it as membership comes with liability insurance (just in case...)

Ever wonder what a five pound airplane can do to people or property when moving at speed...? It ain't pretty...

That's the truth. AMA or MAAC (or whatever the acronyn is is other countries around the world) is a must if you're going to fly in today's world. The financial risks without proper coverage just aren't worth it. The cost to join is minimal vs the risks.

FlyingPhotog wrote in post #6581126
Are you members of the Academy of Model Aeronautics?

Might want to look into it as membership comes with liability insurance (just in case...)

Ever wonder what a five pound airplane can do to people or property when moving at speed...? It ain't pretty...

Yep, we defo try to keep safety in mind, so far when ever we've flown its been at silly times in the morning (5am/6am etc) when we know our park will defo be deserted, which is pretty much empty all the time anyways.

we're in the UK, will need to research on any groups or academy's here, but the bigger park I mentioned before is a regular spot for RC planes, and glider enthusiasts, so I'll have a word with them before hand and see what I can find out.