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Club No. 0634 |
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SAFETY TIPSRadio Controlled Helicopters are not toys. The main rotor blades sometimes turn at speeds exceeding 2000 rpm. The tail rotor's turn 7-8 times faster. A machine in forward flight that weighs 10 pounds going 70 mph can kill somebody. Think about the BMFA Safety Notice. For helicopters specifically, the BMFA Aerobatic Helicopter Association's Safety Notice must be heeded at all times! A cautionary tale... There is a safety officer whose name is "Blade" Johnson. Any clue how he got that name? You guessed. He is slightly uglier now, and some emergency room is richer for his business. We are fortunate to have "Blade" around still, and he has shared with us a few tips.
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