Originally Posted by
crash99
If I read this right the aircam aircraft was getting a shot of the crowd but never crossed the runway, unless it is a ultra wide runway.
Like most things, everything is fine until something goes wrong. If the plane isn't flying towards the crowd when something goes wrong then there's less chance it will end up in the crowd. It's no guarantee that it won't, but there's less chance and when the something-going-wrong is a radio failue then even the most skilled pilot is reduced to spectator.
I guess there will always be a level of risk we have to accept in the sport, but if sombody is putting their plane into positions that can cause serious damage if their TX went off the air, then it's probably bordering on a bit to risky, especially if there's unsuspecting public involved.