How far is far enough

[MicroMan]

Ive got several questions about the appropriate distance crowds should be away from you and your heli. Of course you don't want people or kids within I would say 10 feet or so but what is the maximum distance away would make you comfortable

I also wanted to know what is the best distance to be away from your heli when starting it up 10, 15 or........feet.

[z11355]

10' is not enough!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

25 is more like it.

Give yourself enough room to realize something is wrong, react and run.

[MicroMan]

Cool I also think that 25' is a good distance, thanks again z11355.

[DavidH]

AMA Safety Code states no closer than 25 ft. Except in competitions where the maneuvers require the model to be closer.

David

[MicroMan]

Thanks David.

[Peter]

Here in Australia the regulations say that general public have to be at least 30M ( 110ft ) away from moving model aircraft ............