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toolboxstickers
21st Apr 2009, 13:32
On Yahoo.co.uk (I can`t get a url to post) someone attached a video camera to a radio controlled model plane and flew it towards a Virgin Blue 737 approaching Perth. Video shows 737 going past "30 metres" in front of model, according to Channel 7 News.
reverserunlocked
21st Apr 2009, 13:40
Toy plane, passenger jet in near miss (http://news.ninemsn.com.au/national/804351/toy-plane-passenger-jet-in-near-miss)
I'm not entirely sure that this is genuine. Near-miss occurs about 40 secs in....
Captain-Random
21st Apr 2009, 13:42
YouTube - near miss between model plane and Pacific Blue 737-800!!! **MUST SEE** (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4u7sXslgo8g)
Checkboard
21st Apr 2009, 13:42
CASA probes near miss between model plane and passenger jet : thewest.com.au (http://www.thewest.com.au/default.aspx?MenuID=77&ContentID=137095)
StevePER
21st Apr 2009, 13:44
This was filmed from Redcliffe Park, in line with runway 24. This is my local park and it looks 100% genuine to me.
Will Hung
21st Apr 2009, 13:44
30 metres seems about right, but then, cameras can be very deceptive.
If it's genuine, and I stress IF, then I would suggset it's a serious matter.
I'm off flying, Bye !
deltayankee
21st Apr 2009, 13:47
Thread started yesterday at
http://www.pprune.org/spectators-balcony-spotters-corner/370759-toy-plane-near-miss-video-posted-youtube.html
PositiveRate876
21st Apr 2009, 14:05
That looks like it came from the same people who did that kiteboarder getting tangled up in the wingtip at Sydney a couple years ago.
It looks fake.
Will Hung
21st Apr 2009, 14:23
Agree with that PR876. There's something not quite right about the news report either me thinks. Also, it got moved fairly sharpish. Maybe the Mods know more ?
theredbarron
21st Apr 2009, 18:20
Sorry guys, but it's got FlightSim stamped all over it. :ugh:
Woooers
10th May 2009, 19:20
Great stuff!