Indoor Electric Flying accident report.

The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has completed its accident investigation of the midair collision between an auto gyro and a vintage 1909 Demoiselle that occurred in Omaha, Nebraska on 7 February 2007.

After the NTSB reviewed radar tracking from Offutt AFB, it was determined that the Demoiselle was off course and not flying the pattern required of nearby Millard Airport. However, the auto gyro was in the pattern and at required downwind course. Witnesses on the ground reported that the Demoiselle was flying at a 45 degree angle to the downwind direction of the pattern when the collision occurred. Both aircraft were holding their course heading at 9.5 feet agl.

Although neither aircraft took evasive action, the Demoiselle was at fault for reasons stated above. Interviewing both pilots revealed that each thought they were clear of the other.

The NTSB has ruled that the Demoiselle pilot's license be suspended until 14 February, and then must fly under strict supervision. All other inquiries may be directed to the originator of this message.

I publish Metro Area R/C Flying to make a central web site for all the area R/C clubs, not to replace individual club sites, but to tie all of them together and promote growth and interaction between clubs. The most important service of the web site is to post the Metro Area Schedule. The schedule lists all the events for all the clubs in one location so that R/C flyers can see what events are available in the area and plan ahead. I believe it will also help the area clubs to work out their schedules so that one clubs events, will not conflict, with another's. The next most important service is to provide a Map Page that has maps to all the events, meetings, dinners and parties. Right after that comes the Newsletter Page which lists all of the different club newsletters. Reading other club newsletters lets members see what others are offering in the area that they are interested in and promotes interaction between clubs. Perhaps an even more important item is the New Flyers Page that gives new members information they need to join a club and become part of our R/C community. This is your web site, if you would like to show-off your newest plane, or share an experience, you can E-Mail pictures and articles to me. There’s an E-Mail Link on every page.

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