Whether we like it or not, many times we all over-react to an incident.

The only way to stop this is for people to understand that accidents do happen. If I get hurt cutting the grass at the flying field, I need to just let my personal insurance handle it. Unfortunately, all too often, individuals will now sue the club, the president of the club, the safety officer, the lawnmower company, the AMA, and the property owner. Listen accidents happen. Until we as a nation stop trying to get rich by suing everyone, we will never get rid of the over-reaction to accidents or threat of them in our hobby.

Now that I am off my soap box, I don't excuse flagrant unsafe flying. To me that is flying above your skill in an area where other people could be put at risk. Make common sense decisions. If you think you are being unsafe, don't do it. If you see someone that is flying unsafe, tell them. If they don't listen, take appropriate action. First, get away from them, get in the car or in the club house. Second, take appropriate action through the proper channels of your club rules.

Safety rules are not made just to piss people off, they are their so the 'Majority' of the flying clubs can enjoy this hobby safely for years to come. I can see the National story coming on the helicopter accident. It will not be pretty for a lot of clubs. Especially any where there are houses close.