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I would entirely agree. So many regulations in the US! So many of these things would not be legal. What are we stifling in the US by prioritizing safety and sec

by pnathan 13y ago

I would entirely agree. So many regulations in the US! So many of these things would not be legal. What are we stifling in the US by prioritizing safety and security over freedom?

knowaveragejoe 13y ago
Parent's comment is a little overblown, there are plenty of people in the US who build all sorts of things just like this and have no trouble(helps to be away from populated areas). Regulations aren't necessarily a bad thing. For example, I'd hate to be in the crowd of onlooker when something explodes/comes flying off, or to have my property crashed into by a DIY helicopter or some-such. Note the kids just feet away from the rotor assembly in picture #37.
- foobarian 13y ago
  Not to mention the wood rotor blades. I would run away if I were in that crowd.
- namdnay 13y ago
  (I think it was sarcasm)
- kaybe 13y ago
  "The local government halted Wu's plan to fly the helicopter out of safety concerns." (#37)
  - knowaveragejoe 13y ago
    Defusing OP's point. There are plenty of other examples of deathtraps in the photos, anyways...
dchichkov 13y ago
Nah, it's not that bad. Here's Homebuilts at AirVenture 2009 gallery for your enjoyment: http://www.eaa.org/apps/galleries/gallery.aspx?ID=258 http://www.eaa.org/apps/galleries/gallery.aspx?ID=258