Now...Dangit Dunkan...

[lucidchaos]

Originally Posted by Xrayted

Ok, this is freakin hilarious posted by Lucidchaos over in the meme thread, so I'm bringing it over here. Not trying to trivialize the discussion here, but its just too funny to pass up since pretty much everything that can be said in this discussion has been said at this point.

That little yellow container probably has heli parts in it

For anyone new to this meme (or memes in general,) click here: http://knowyourmeme.com/memes/chubby-bubbles-girl

[R_Lefebvre]

Originally Posted by lazor 22

I don't know, saftey is big but Im not sure I really see the reason for everyones outrage? I only saw one person walk by, who should of known better if this was at a rc heli expo, and when the person did walk by, he kept it to the left away from them. Maybe he could of found a better spot, sure, but this video really doesnt bother me..?

I think a large part of the strong reaction is because this is just one more example of this person's disregard for safety. And when his position in the industry means that many people, particularly young people, look up to him, it sets an ugly example.

This is the only branch of the hobby that is somewhat regularly killing people. We owe it to ourselves to try and self-police, before another death causes a knee-jerk reaction that will lead to regulation we do not want.

[seefest]

Originally Posted by KiloXray

I am not sure why people keep bringing up "AMA rules" as though that has any bearing on Dunkan, Germany, or in France where he is from.

You're right, it has no bearing on him when he's in his native land.........he doesn't fly in the US ever? AMA guidelines are pretty loose, but a good guideline for safety. That was my point.

I'd be willing to bet his governing authority is as strict or even more so.

Anybody have the answer to that?

[cyclo]

Pilots (I presume older than 18) with Pinion flying a brushless mCPX in a parking lot...

Epic MCPx Night Flying the National Hobbies Parking Lot! Yeeessssss (8 min 38 sec)

[McKrackin]

Originally Posted by cyclo

Pilot with Pinion flying a brushless mCPX in a parking lot...

Epic MCPx Night Flying the National Hobbies Parking Lot! Yeeessssss - YouTube

[Xrayted]

Pinion is a really good spotter!

[MS60]

Flying that close to the chubby bubbles girl is not cool.

[wab223]

Originally Posted by rdlohr

That part was lost on me. I was thinking shopping center and kept waiting for someone to come out of the building on the left. That explains why there was so little public walking around. It would even start down the path of saying anyone in the area would know what sort of risk they were in. If all that is true, I would ratchet back my opinion of irresponsibility by one notch.

Rick

I hear ya Rick. That bit was lost on me too. It made me think. I have been within feet of far crazier French men, hoiking wheelies and performing stoppies while sitting on the bars in the pouring rain, back or front wheel snaking as appropriate. Not part of a formal show.

I am a hypocrit and Dunkan is arrogant. But thats my only fault.

[jadewarrior]

Originally Posted by MS60

Flying that close to the chubby bubbles girl is not cool.

You do realize that's a fake 'shopped picture, right?

And, if you think that's bad, that exact same bubbles girl meme is a popular one on some firearms forums.

[MS60]

That is so wrong, but so hilarious!!

[bill rob]

Correct me if Im wrong but if that was a heli event,held in a car park with no restrictions on pedestrian access,then whoever organised that needs their head examined.

[dedados]

[MS60]

ya know, the chubby bubbles girl could replace zippy, or whatever his name is at IRCHA...

[jadewarrior]

Originally Posted by MS60

ya know, the chubby bubbles girl could replace zippy, or whatever his name is at IRCHA...

Pinion, the dog puppet?

[MS60]

Yeah that's him pinion.