Terroist activity? Laws on the books? Hold on there tiger, what these were doing was nothing more or less then within the AMA safety code. And whomever launched that projectile was no amateur, so how do you know it wasn't done by someone who took the proper precautions?

As per recent information provided by the AMA, there no rule against projecting any object at a RC airplane whether it be a paintball, a potato cannon, shotgun or even a stinger missle. I mean what is the difference between this video and using a paintball gun? Nothing....same idiot different weapon....same princpal different ammo. One takes out an eye the other takes off your head. Both will take down a RC plane.

Just because there was loud bang makes not one bit of difference of what kind or sized object strikes that plane. As of right now you can shoot anything you want at a RC airplane and the AMA will be more then happy to pay if there is an injury/accident as per their rules and regs. At least that's what they put in writing, so go crazy, they'll pay for it!

But hey, I was really surprised when I found out the AMA condoned shooting paintballs and any other foreign object at RC airplanes then went so far as to post guidelines on their website. I'm not saying it's not fun to do, but I also understand precedent, setting examples, and of course the ever so popular "pushing the legal limit". Heck for all we know these guys may have read the thread about how the AMA will allow shooting of foreign objects at RC airplanes and rolled with it, I mean why not, it's an AMA approved and endorsed activity!

Here a link to the video again, why do we have to hide it? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S0jDFTldGHY As per the photo and video, the plane did not explode, something was projected at the plane. This was EXACTLY the point I was trying to make in the paintball thread. I know paintballing is fun, but to someone that has the ammo and resources, so is this activity. Maybe it's time for the AMA to re-evaluate their policy, or we can just continue to push the AMA limits.

Negatives and over amplificaton? Nope, just within AMA policy and safety code...ironic isn't it? Can't wait to see just how far someone will push the AMA safety code limits again. Hopefully next time the projectile will really pack a punch. None of that sissy 1/4 stick of dynamite projectiles, let's see some real explosions. C'mon guys give us the good stuff! I was always told that when life gives you lemons, make lemonade. In this case the AMA supplied the lemons AND the insurance all you need to supply is the water and the sugar. Principal and precedent LCS...think about it.