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Safety - RC Helis are not toys > TOM BASS PARK HOUSTON DEATH
 
 
trickle
Heliman
Location: On Road

Sorry to hear that. That read almost like it was a full scale incident. I still don't understand how that happened but very bizarre. I have a lot of respect for guys willing to take students under their wing and help get them in the air. Sounds like he was that kind of guy. Very sad news.
11-03-2003 04:33 AM
 
 
Indrid
Key Veteran
Location: Hamburg, NY

a very sad moment for everyone... i knew the day would come that someone would be killed by one of these, it is inevitable. i can only hope it does not happen again. safety is a high concern with these machines.

11-03-2003 04:39 AM
 
 
rickc
Elite Veteran
Location: Creve Coeur IL. (Peoria Area)

It's now in the news Mark, reactivate the link for we can all learn to give these machines the respect they demand.

Rick
11-03-2003 04:39 AM
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GregKRC
Senior Heliman
Location: Auburn, AL

That's very sad. My condolences to his family and friends. I hope we can learn from this and become safer flyers ourselves.

Mark, what happened to the other post?
11-03-2003 04:49 AM
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NaomiElite Veteran - Location: Ontario, Canada -
11-03-2003 04:51 AM
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rchelichop
Senior Heliman
Location: Valencia

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We are told the student was working toward a flight certification -- but had yet to complete it.


What kind of flight certification is that?

Very sad incidence though,
11-03-2003 04:51 AM
 
 
ToddB
Heliman
Location:

Sorry to hear this

My deepest sympathy and compassion goes out to this man's family.
One of the things I stress most at Freestyle3D is to not fly close to yourself or others for this exact reason. I have been guilty of this in the past and well known heli friends of mine as well. We need to really think about putting some distance between the helicopters and ourselves to stop this from ever happening again. This is truly a tragedy. Hearing this story breaks my heart. The BOTTOM LINE is that this could have easily been prevented, its sad.
11-03-2003 04:52 AM
 
 
Naomi
Elite Veteran
Location: Ontario, Canada

Is there anyone setting up a trust fund donation to Ron's family for their loss?
11-03-2003 04:56 AM
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Ozzy Pilot
Senior Heliman
Location: Victoria, Australia

Our thoughts are with Rons loved ones and the pilot.

God Bless!
11-03-2003 04:56 AM
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SAL
Veteran
Location: Oakville, Ontario, Canada

It seemed it was never really an issue, and it happened only 'to those planks guys'. R/C helicopters is as we already know, extremely dangerous and this 'unfortunate accident' will serve as a new reminder that we should never take these things for granted

My deepest regret and condolences go out to his family and friends.....

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[color=red]SAL[/color]
11-03-2003 05:02 AM
 
 
ToddB
Heliman
Location:

Sorry to hear this

My deepest sympathy and compassion goes out to this man's family.
One of the things I stress most at Freestyle3D is to not fly close to yourself or others for this exact reason. I have been guilty of this in the past and well known heli friends of mine as well. We need to really think about putting some distance between the helicopters and ourselves to stop this from ever happening again. This is truly a tragedy. Hearing this story breaks my heart. The BOTTOM LINE is that this could have easily been prevented, its sad.
11-03-2003 05:05 AM
 
 
Naomi
Elite Veteran
Location: Ontario, Canada

Our thoughts and prayers goes to Ron's family.
11-03-2003 05:06 AM
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Timbers
Senior Heliman
Location: Wisconsin

Sorry to hear the news about Ron Kyle. All condolences are with his family, friends, and especially the student he was teaching who must be equally as devistated.

This is definatly the wake up call to stress the importance of respect for these machines. You are controlling a flying lawnmower without any protection from the blades besides your reflexes. Problems can occur both human and mechanical that can put you and any innocent bystanders watching the action in extreme danger.

We were unforunatly just reminded of this.


...Tim
11-03-2003 05:07 AM
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Kino
Veteran
Location: Navan, Ireland

Very sorry to here that. Condolences to the family

Why do we fear change, one of the two certainty's in life
11-03-2003 05:11 AM
 
 
dkshema
rrProfessor
Location: Cedar Rapids, IA

A few snippets from an earlier post:

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A bizarre accident with a model helicopter killed a Houston man Sunday afternoon...


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Some children were reportedly in the park when the accident happened and may have seen it...


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Its 2-inch wide blades are made of fiberglass, but the engine spins with enough power to make them dangerous -- especially if the craft gets out of control...


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the man operating the helicopter had been in one of this areas ten chapters of the Academy of Model Aeronautics for about nine months...


My heart goes out not only to the victim's family, but to the poor soul whose heli it was. He, too, must be going through hell right now. I hope the local flyers are there to support both families, they need it.

The news has gotten the story, and from the quotes above, all the pieces are in place -- the danger, kids who are traumatized, bizarre accident, out of control.

We in the modeling community know that this is indeed a rare happening, as tragic as it is. A Sunday of fun and comraderie, an instructor who probably gave up most of his day to help a newcomer -- ended in tragedy that no one could have ever imagined.

The story as reported has the news hallmarks of one that could make the national wires, and may have far ranging repercussions not only for the future of RC in Houston, but possibly nation wide.

Let us hope that this accident is seen for what it truly was -- an accident. Let us all learn from it. Let those of us in the hobby take a moment to review the safety of our own day-to-day flying procedures and practices. The military has been known to "stand down" for a short period of time following a tragedy such as this -- to review their procedures, and remind the troops of the inherent dangers involved in their day to day operations. Please take a moment to do the same.

Has anyone local in Houston considered creating a memorial fund, a fund whose proceeds might go to the families involved to offset some of their immediate expenses caused by this tragedy?

Dave
11-03-2003 05:12 AM
 
 
Jagboy69
Key Veteran
Location: Lake Mary, Florida (20 mins East of Orlando)

My condolences to his family........................... Jason
Everyone BE CAREFUL........ You people are my family!

Jason /// Sceadu50/9chp WWW.Jagboy69.com
11-03-2003 05:14 AM
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steve9534
Key Veteran
Location: yakima, wa.

Sad

I'm very sorry, too, to hear the sad news. I've been pondering a post on safety, but got put off by some of the comments centering around an incident at a recent FF. As Todd has rightly noted, safety is primarily a question of distance, and I've been as guilty as anyone of flying too close. I'll post some more on this in the next few days. My condolences to the poor man's family. Steve.
11-03-2003 05:15 AM
 
 
corey11
Elite Veteran
Location: Bay Area, California

That is very sad. I hate to hear stories like this. Even though they are very un-common in the heli community...i hate them. Im very sorry for his family. i wish them all the best. I hope the person flying the heli doesnt get sued or something like that. Unfortionatly, accidents happen and this one was a bad accident. I couldnt imagine what was going on when Ron was hit. It would be terible thing to see. I hope no one has to ever deal with that. The feeling that you cant do anything is horrible. again, My Best Wishes to his family. I think we should set up a trust fund for his family.
11-03-2003 05:19 AM
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fitenfyr
rrProfessor
Location: Port Orchard, Washington

Tragic

Some things to think about for sure.
Like Todd said we are ALL guilty of this from time to time. Complacency WILL kill. I see it in my job everyday both in our "customers" and my fellow firefighters.

As for training students. I can only say that if you as an instructor are not 100% sure of your students abilities then put them on a buddy box. Sadly this may not have happened if a buddy box was used. That is purely based on the news report and what was stated earlier in the other post. I am sure there is more to the incident than that.
Then if they are ready to solo physically place the helicopter in the middle of the pad/runway and get behind a saftey barrier. Not because it will stop the heli, but it is a physical reminder of the distance you should keep from the aircraft.

I would like to see everyone chip in a little to the trust fund once it is established.

I think Lift knows him and I am sure he could keep us informed.
How about it Lift?

Jason Stiffey
Fly Fast....Live Slow...
11-03-2003 05:21 AM
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Augusto
rrAdvertiser
Location: San Diego, CA

My most sincere condolences to his family. My heart goes to them.

it's very sad very very sad. I can't even begin to imagine how terrible it must be for his family to think that he died from injuries from what some people consider a toy helicopter .


Augusto.

Avant Aurora Ultimate
11-03-2003 05:21 AM
 
 
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