"Who said anything about it being reckless? I don't need to judge anyone on that level. I'm saying that I don't believe the AMA would ever cover someone if an accident arose.
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....Intentionally shooting an airplane with any foreign object is not flying an airplane in a safe manner, but I'm not saying reckless, that's dependent upon who is behind the barrel of the gun....."
Who said Reckless? um, that would be you, STL.
You envoked SC#3 as the bane to the activity for AMA clubs & insurance.
from this thread, post#22, STL:
Think ... what happens when you shoot the planes wing or elevator off and it flies into the crowd? You ever been hit with a paintball round? Do you think it's possible? Same goes with airsoft gun, you are trying to disable the functions of that airplane. Does this still sound like a great money maker idear to you? Do you really think for a second the AMA is going to cover this, this wasn't a joke?
Let's also hope you have a good pilot on the sticks and doesn't steer the plane towards the pits or crowd, that could turn out to be interesting. A guy with a gun and a guy with an RC plane ... what a hoot.
As far as the AMA goes read rule number 3 of the code, that's the don't do dumb stuff rule. Of course the AMA is not a rulemaker only a decision suggester. While you most likely won't see a dime if you hurt someone, you could also lose your club charter. I think something like you saying is more well suited for a field, somewhere out in the sticks, not an AMA chartered club. Remember, AMA members are all in the same boat and if you do something dumb, it effects all the members.
Nowhere does SC#3 say Safe, it says reckless or dangerous.
Is buying a ticket & flying on a 373 Reckless? Is it Dangerous? Is it Safe.... well, seems some folks in Brazil will say NO at this point. Is sitting at hoem watching TV Safe? How about going to sleep at night, is that Safe? If it were, folks wouldnt lock their doors when they go to bed... Home Invasion RoberyHomicide mean anything. Is AMA RC Combat safe, like so safe you have to wear a helmet.... No, not Safe, but not Reckless or Dangerous.
So, since we can pretty much say nothing IS Safe, we can let that go... right?
Leaving our test of SC#3 with Reckless or dangerous, both very subjective terms without reference to limits of either.
AMA SC #3. "I will abide by this Safety Code and all rules established for the flying site I use. I will not willfully fly my model aircraft in a reckless and/or dangerous manner."
I've been harping you for 3 pages on "Reckless" & Reckfull from SC#3, and you just now realized it?