ORIGINAL: Erich_F
It's clear that none of you guys have ever been to a heli fun fly. This rule is routinely broken at these events all day every day...cuz the 3D guys crash so darn much and rebuild right at the field...especially the 450s. Also, one of the attractions of funflies for new pilots is all the experienced pilots available to go over their setups and test fly/trim their models. In a way, most funflies double as setup/flight clinics. This is all despite the fact that helicopter funflies often have double the participation of typical fixed wing funfly events.
What say the AMA regarding heli events?? Shall the Gestapo be sent forth to crack down on these events?
I an not really a heli pilot, and thus I do not go to heli events, but your point is well taken.
You have supplied another excellent example of a real world situation where the proven model rule really does not fit the needs of the event.
And another good reason to exempt 2lb/60mph type park models, like 450 helis, from the rule, as the risk is demonstrably less.