Toy plane flown at 737- video

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21st April 2009 | 13:32

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toolboxstickers

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Toy plane flown at 737- video

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.

21st April 2009 | 13:40

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Toy plane, passenger jet in near miss

I'm not entirely sure that this is genuine. Near-miss occurs about 40 secs in....

21st April 2009 | 13:42

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Captain-Random

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YouTube - near miss between model plane and Pacific Blue 737-800!!! **MUST SEE**

21st April 2009 | 13:42

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CASA probes near miss between model plane and passenger jet : thewest.com.au

21st April 2009 | 13:44

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StevePER

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This was filmed from Redcliffe Park, in line with runway 24. This is my local park and it looks 100% genuine to me.

21st April 2009 | 13:44

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Will Hung

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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 !

21st April 2009 | 13:47

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Thread already running

Thread started yesterday at

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21st April 2009 | 14:05

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PositiveRate876

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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.

21st April 2009 | 14:23

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Will Hung

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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 ?