ORIGINAL: combatpigg
Access is wrong about there being no right or wrong here. This is a typical example of how over-intellectualization can lead to wrong conclusions and distorted versions of reality. The chopper pilot was wrong, the RC pilot was right, [if the facts presented are true]. It's just that simple.
Much better stated...
I see your point, however, I have another view.
If the facts presented are true, there is clearly a wrong or right. In this case I would agree the Heli pilot was in the wrong...
However, I also agree with Access's post...Since we haven't talked to the Heli Pilot we don't know his true intention. What we assume to be fact is a subset of possibilities. Another is, he needed to land, saw something before he landed, then doubled back and verified it would not be safe due to RC Flying activity and left the area. I have witnessed News Heli's landing in very populated spots to get a story, especially around our local HS Football Season...Come in fast and low, and land in very tight spots...
With that being said, GG was right in his action and Heli Pilot was right is his action. Thus there is no wrong...
My opinion is that the Heli Pilot is wrong, but I could be making an incorrect assumption which makes me wrong. Somewhat of a paradox...[8D]
It is human nature to observe and assume the worst. Because we beilieve we are right we must be right. In many situations I would say we have all been embarrased because the facts once proven showed a very different story.
The moral of this post is that while each opposing side believes they are correct, they could be wrong...another paradox or an oxymoron...
Now I got a headache...
Larry Diamond