3D and Heli flying only 9 meters away? That's 30 feet. Are you allowed more space than that or are you only supposed to fly at 9 meters and that's it? It seems awful close to me especially when the pilots are not known.
Just this past weekend at our club's end of summer party, we had an IMAC guy flying 3D at the far side of the runway. That's was 100 feet away and way too close. Luckily no accidents happened
Hi Matt,
The 9m is the closest you're supposed to 3D or Hover a heli to other pilots or people. All RC flying is supposed to be minimum 30m from the public.
We've had the situation where people are hovering models above their head which is only one mistake away from either hurting themselves or the bloke standing next to him. Even the best 3D or heli pilots make mistakes. It goes with the territory. I suppose this is why events like the Tucson shootout have the pilots stand on the far edge of the runway...
With regards to indoor F3P models, space is at a premium so the 9m rule is impractical. They do however suggest a line limiting where flying is to occur.
Cheers,
Jason.