AEAJR

Used to be combat was about cutting ribbons that were trailed behind a plane. But I have seen so many videos of foamies being ripped to pieces.

Is it all about destroying planes now? Ribbons gone?


I have never flown combat so I was wondering.

Panther

It is hilarious flying combat with the intent of 'taking down' your mates plane.

Our club has the occasional session usually with TekSumo wings.

Years ago you would never dream of doing it because equipment was so expensive. (Receivers, servos etc) but the only damage that seems to occur is broken props and sliced wings.

Never worry about ribbons nowadays, just full-on combat.

Stevephoon

Both happen at my club. A more organized foamy streamer combat every Tue and then there are 3 or 4 guys who want to "Formation" fly. This is really an excuse to trash some planes while the rest of us watch the carnage. I must admit that I enjoy watching the carnage.

Steve

dahawk

We have an " old school" group who on Mondays still fly the corrugated plastic nitro driven combat planes with streamers.

We also have guys who get together with their home made and cheap F-22 pusher props.

hayofstacks

We did slow stick combat most sundays for a year or two. Both streamers and without. Its a hoot

dereckbc

Face it. Nothing more fascinating and profiting for humans than a good train wreck, car crashes, real plane crashes, carnage, and mayhem. The bigger the better.



Think about it. Soon we will be like the Romans and feed people to wild animals and sell a lot of tickets doing it. Remember when boxing use to be a sport based on rules? Today we have we put bare knuckle fightesr in a fenced ring area so they cannot escape, and no rules called Ultimate Fighters. As long as animals are not injured, OK to beat or kill humans in the name of entertainment and sport.

firemanbill

Typically the foamies flying in full contact combat are dollar tree foam or something similarly cheap. The amount of energy one of those have hitting hte ground allow for reuse of the electronics as long as you protect wiring and such from the dreaded prop strike.

I have seen guys at events like SEFF flying the same combat planes for several years now.

I have done it a few times and while it is indeed a hoot I cannot seem to keep up with my plane with all the distractions. I'm not very good at it to say the least.

Panther

When we all fly TekSumos in combat we generally finish up flying someone elses' plane as they all look the same.
It can be very funny.
So, firemanbill, you are not alone.

firemanbill

That makes me feel better... I think!

Panther

Here is the result of a combat session yesterday. I nearly chopped a Bonsai in half with my Tek Sumo. Not even a tiny scratch on my Tekky. LOL Mine is the one with the yellow nose pod. The Bonsai belonged to the Club President. He swears to 'get' me next time....

solentlife

I grew up with C/L combat ..... crazy !! then onto RC Combat .....

I have to admit that I have suggested it to the club here - but no-one seems interested. Nearest we get to it - is when we do our opening / closing show act ... everyone with a foamie and a ribbon gets in the air together ... and of course the odd mid-air does happen ... which the 'kids' love !