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11-12-2015, 07:34 AM
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11-12-2015, 08:11 AM
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Ya, I remember that whole laser thing!! They were going to be banned. They thought people would take down a plane, trick people or LEOS's into thinking someone had a sight on them, etc. Then the whole issue just disappeared. It was weird.
If you are talking about me flying my quad like that LOS I cant do that. lol. I can rip it around if I have goggles on though!!
If you are talking about me flying my quad like that LOS I cant do that. lol. I can rip it around if I have goggles on though!!
11-12-2015, 08:19 AM
#1255
Some ones gota the LHS in business ... Heaven knows the El Cheepo R/C Flyers all braf how they got something for a Nickle cheaper than the LHS sells it for. OH and free shipping too and no tax.
I always ask the LHS what they can get something for ... Sometimes it's even less. Ujust will never know till U ask.
I always ask the LHS what they can get something for ... Sometimes it's even less. Ujust will never know till U ask.
11-12-2015, 08:52 AM
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11-12-2015, 10:45 AM
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11-12-2015, 10:48 AM
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11-12-2015, 10:48 AM
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Wow! My bad. I was remembering a few years ago when there was alot of talk about it. I didn't realize it was still a problem. I just saw the news with the most recent incident.
11-12-2015, 12:45 PM
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http://news.yahoo.com/lasers-hit-air...--finance.html
11-12-2015, 01:03 PM
#1261
I went with the online retailer, in fact spending almost $700 with accessories, and haven't set foot in the LHS since - in fact go out of my way to buy elsewhere. That first shop where they really took an interest? Everytime I visit I make it a point to stop by - and in fact have them ship.
11-12-2015, 01:33 PM
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Many years ago I stopped at a new LHS, while there I noticed the price on a 100pkg. of #11 knife blades was $2.10(probably should have been $21.00), informed the LHS owner of the error and than listened to his tirade of how he was sick and tired of folks coming in complaining about his prices. I paid the $2.10 for the blades and never been back.
11-12-2015, 02:01 PM
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A little off track, but following the LHS part. I used to travel to the East Coast 15 years ago for work. MA, CT, VT, NH, ME NYC. I always looked for hobby shops after I got settled in my hotel room. I was in Lee MA and found Barn Speed Hobbies. They were going to close soon and the owner (I Believe) invited me up to their field as it was summer and he and some other guys where going to do some flying. Some of the nicest, helpful and friendly rc guys I have ever met! My wife is from CT and every time we drive back there and pass the exit for Lee MA I always think about those guys.
11-12-2015, 02:24 PM
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It’s been a few years now but Graves Hobbies in Florida had a pretty good system. They had Tower Catalogues all over the store and lots of stuff was not priced. How much is the doggy in the window? Look it up in the Tower Catalogue instant price match. Want to dicker go to the front of the store to discuss it with the owner. The office was on the outside of the cash registers if I remember right. Don’t like the price match in the catalogue well your only a step or two from the exit don’t let the doors hit ya on the way out. In fact if memory serves me right you couldn’t just go back the way you came you had to exit the store and re-enter.
Dennis
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11-12-2015, 02:54 PM
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I actually am going to agree with you once! I've seen both ends of the LHS spectrum. A guy (in another state) that welcomed questions, cut the best deal he could - often times saying "I can't meet that price, but here's what I can do." By contrast, I went in to my LHS, ready to spend $600 with him if he could match an online price from a major online retailer. Gave me a price that was higher and still would have cost me tax. After I had driven 20 miles round trip (20 miles at 12mpg at $4.50 gas), he called me to come down a bit more, but still above plus it would have been a third trip.
I went with the online retailer, in fact spending almost $700 with accessories, and haven't set foot in the LHS since - in fact go out of my way to buy elsewhere. That first shop where they really took an interest? Everytime I visit I make it a point to stop by - and in fact have them ship.
I went with the online retailer, in fact spending almost $700 with accessories, and haven't set foot in the LHS since - in fact go out of my way to buy elsewhere. That first shop where they really took an interest? Everytime I visit I make it a point to stop by - and in fact have them ship.
I know we agree on a lot more than one or two things.
11-12-2015, 03:15 PM
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11-12-2015, 03:46 PM
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Right you are....20 reported last night along, but not "related". Over 5,300 reports of this as of Oct. Where is the outrage...the senate hearings, the talk of banning or registering laser pointers.
http://news.yahoo.com/lasers-hit-air...--finance.html
http://news.yahoo.com/lasers-hit-air...--finance.html
When is the DOT / FAA going to bring up " Laser Registration "
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11-12-2015, 03:48 PM
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A little off track, but following the LHS part. I used to travel to the East Coast 15 years ago for work. MA, CT, VT, NH, ME NYC. I always looked for hobby shops after I got settled in my hotel room. I was in Lee MA and found Barn Speed Hobbies. They were going to close soon and the owner (I Believe) invited me up to their field as it was summer and he and some other guys where going to do some flying. Some of the nicest, helpful and friendly rc guys I have ever met! My wife is from CT and every time we drive back there and pass the exit for Lee MA I always think about those guys.
Always has been a great help and if you can not find it, just ask as he will have what you want and need along with discount prices.
11-12-2015, 03:52 PM
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But really, where is the outrage from the air traffic controllers, the pilots association etc etc. Doesn't this rank right up there with aviation safety? The numbers of incidents are far higher than alleged "drone" sightings, and far more able to be qualified. Guess it doesn't sizzle like the drone issue though.
11-12-2015, 04:24 PM
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Just a couple of Questions and thoughts on the registration question.
1. if the seller isn't required to make sure the sUAS is registered what guarantees the thing gets registered,? The sell makes certain there is a background and registration is completed for Gun sales.
2. Who's going to guarantee that all existing things are registered?
3. Why register every sUAS? Better to register the Pilot and require his Registration be in the craft and "N" number be displayed any time it is flown.
4. When something is FREE from the government how long will that last? Better to include the registration and cost with the price of the sUAS.
5. How does one Register a sUAS that is built from Scratch/Plans/Old parts ect.?
We haven't seen the end of this invasion of our Privileges/rights to use the NAS like anyone else.
6. Registration for flying at any Field supported by a CBO should be exempt of registration Display but still registered.
JMHO and some questions we should be asking if Registration is going to curtail any and all perceived Problems with flying sUAS's in the NAS.If what has been rumored so far Like most government intrusions, what is proposed is usually inoperable/unworkable or useless for the intended purpose. Well just saying it won't accomplish the perceived end result..
1. if the seller isn't required to make sure the sUAS is registered what guarantees the thing gets registered,? The sell makes certain there is a background and registration is completed for Gun sales.
2. Who's going to guarantee that all existing things are registered?
3. Why register every sUAS? Better to register the Pilot and require his Registration be in the craft and "N" number be displayed any time it is flown.
4. When something is FREE from the government how long will that last? Better to include the registration and cost with the price of the sUAS.
5. How does one Register a sUAS that is built from Scratch/Plans/Old parts ect.?
We haven't seen the end of this invasion of our Privileges/rights to use the NAS like anyone else.
6. Registration for flying at any Field supported by a CBO should be exempt of registration Display but still registered.
JMHO and some questions we should be asking if Registration is going to curtail any and all perceived Problems with flying sUAS's in the NAS.If what has been rumored so far Like most government intrusions, what is proposed is usually inoperable/unworkable or useless for the intended purpose. Well just saying it won't accomplish the perceived end result..
11-12-2015, 05:01 PM
#1272
Quad hits Ferris wheel.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/dro...d=ansmsnnews11
With all of this looming ,more stupidity from credit-card flyers. At least in the previous incident where the lady was hit in the head the operator was charged with reckless endangerment........as it should be...with a hefty fine.
http://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/dro...d=ansmsnnews11
With all of this looming ,more stupidity from credit-card flyers. At least in the previous incident where the lady was hit in the head the operator was charged with reckless endangerment........as it should be...with a hefty fine.
11-12-2015, 05:32 PM
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/ama-...l#post12126003
Hopefully they find him..or better yet ID him from the usual selfie these guys sometimes take before launching.
Hopefully they find him..or better yet ID him from the usual selfie these guys sometimes take before launching.
11-12-2015, 07:21 PM
#1274
Right you are....20 reported last night along, but not "related". Over 5,300 reports of this as of Oct. Where is the outrage...the senate hearings, the talk of banning or registering laser pointers.
http://news.yahoo.com/lasers-hit-air...--finance.html
http://news.yahoo.com/lasers-hit-air...--finance.html
No injuries were reported in the incidents, which took place from New York City to Sacramento, and resulted in at least one arrest. Authorities said the incidents did not appear to be linked to each other.
Pretty good odds for the culprits. Wait till some BOZO combined a GREEN LASER with a DRONE.