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"Aahz." <ErickKilmer-at-comcast.net> |
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Re: RC bomber idea [TANKS] |
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Date: |
Tue, 07 Jun 2005 22:24:29 -0700 |
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tanks-at-rctankcombat.com |
Bill Hamilton wrote:
> The problem with using aircraft is that it would be unfair to the
> tankers if they can't shoot at it, and it would be the height of
> stupidity to actually shoot back. An unlucky shot could jam control
> surfaces or destabilize the plane outright. If that happens, the plane
> would be coming down in a field crowded with soft, squishy, easily
> dismembered people.
>
> Yes, it would be cool to see bombing runs and such. But I feel that the
> risk involved far outweighs the benefits.
Run a wire across the field, make the plane a teathered job that only
runs on the line. Then you've got no death falling on anyones head.
Erick