even toys can be dangerious

[Carbon_One]

Be careful playing with your toys guys

http://www.mrconservative.com/2013/09/23966-boy-dies-when-toy-helicopter-cut-off-the-top-of-his-head/

Larry

[Wizard765]

There are a LOT of people flying RC aircraft and they would be very insulted if you called them "TOYS" Radio Controlled helicopters are NOT TOYS and as such should be respected. If you have never experienced starting a large scale plane then the next time you start your lawnmower turn it on it's side and start it by throwing the blade around a few times..

It will get your attention

[bongobobny]

That's terrible!!!

 

At first I thought you did something to the sports car...

[Dale124]

I'm not buying that story until the guys at myth busters prove it can be done. Seems a bit bar fetched to me.

[Flyinfool]

Unfortunately the story is very true.

 

It is believed that it was a mechanical failure that caused the crash.

 

The heli that he was flying had nearly 6 HP swinging 700mm carbon fiber blades with a steel wire embedded in the leading edge, at over 2,000 RPM.

 

I have seen blades of this type lop off 1.5 inch tree branches with no damage. I have also seen them chew through a steel roof with no damage.

 

Yes RC aircraft are toys, Dangerous toys, but still toys.

 

My thoughts and prayers go out to his family and friends.

[Carbon_One]

Back when I was in my late teens I flew control line planes . I've got a finger tip that was reduced to hamburger cause I got careless trying to adjust the needle valve. Apparently instead of going back and up I swung the finger forward putting into the prop. Busted the plastic prop and killed the motor but not until it chewed me good. Another one of those life lessons learned you could say.

Larry