ORIGINAL: britbrat

MikeMc wrote --"As usual it never stops amazing me how narrow minded people in this hobby or this forum are. "

You are dead right on the narrow minded bit. There are some individuals in this hobby who don't have a shred of responsibility or common sense. They are the "me -- me -- me" group who don't give a fig for anyone else, just as long as they can play with their toys without supervision, responsibility or accountability. They are prepared to risk every modellers enjoyment so that they can indulge themselves. All rc models beyond a park flyer are literally guided missiles with the ability to kill & maim. A turbine trainer, even a 90 mph SPAD turbine, is a lethal machine if handled without responsible care. Putting such a machine in the hands of a novice is irresponsible & it risks all of our "right" to enjoy this sport. The first time one of those "trainers" blows through the side of a house or school bus will be the very last time that jets are allowed in the hands of any modeller & may even imperil the entire sport.