Mounting Weapons (for fun)

[N941WR]

Forget the paintball, what about lasers?

How difficult would it be to modify lazer tag guns and targes to an RV?

The key would be to put some indicator in the cockpit so you knew when you were shot. Turning on smoke would be cool, like the fighter schools do, but that may be overkill.

[roee]

This is unwise, people. Discussing in open forum about mounting bomb racks and paintball guns and lasers on RV's? As harmless as some of these might be in reality, are you trying to give the feds more excuses to classify GA as a threat???

Please DO NOT ever fire any projectile or laser from a GA aircraft.

[Calvin25]

I remember hearing a couple planes announce there position in the aerobatic box north of Phoenix doing sim dog fights.

May have been these people here as they have a laser tag type program.

http://www.fightercombat.com/brochur...combat_fci.pdf

[David Shelton]

I used to parachute chocolate to my girlfriend when flying a Cessna 1-52 or Cub. I now fly an RV-10 so I can't open a door or window to drop stuff!

I'm tempted to put a bomb drop on the belly, just like the ones that I put on model airplanes. Basically, you make a little box and use a hobby servo to open/close the bombay doors. I should be able to hook it up to a spare switch on my control switch.

For precision drops, I bought a small parafoil kite. I want to hook up a servo to pull on the rear risers and see if I can turn it into a radio control parachute. I'll post some pictures when I get around to it.

[Lionclaw]

I've heard of flour bombing competitions at fly-ins. I like the idea of a unit that attaches to the wing tie downs. It could have a self-contained battery, use a solenoid, and be activated with a car alarm remote. Then you can just make your bomb run, land, remove it and give it to the next guy

[rv7charlie]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=plySS8hlyGw

(you do have to look closely)

[John Clark]

FAR 91.15 Dropping objects.

No pilot in command of a civil aircraft may allow any object to be dropped from that aircraft in flight that creates a hazard to persons or property. However, this section does not prohibit the dropping of any object if reasonable precautions are taken to avoid injury or damage to persons or property.

John S. Clark ATP, CFI
FAAST Team Member
EAA Flight Advisor
RV8 N18U "Sunshine"
KSBA

[RV7Aflyer]

Originally Posted by roee

This is unwise, people. Discussing in open forum about mounting bomb racks and paintball guns and lasers on RV's? As harmless as some of these might be in reality, are you trying to give the feds more excuses to classify GA as a threat???

Please DO NOT ever fire any projectile or laser from a GA aircraft.

I fully agree.

Isn't there enough scrutiny by the FAA, TSA and other governmental agencies without giving them another reason to to impose more restrictions and regulations on GA? For the life of me I cannot believe this irresponsible thread has not been deleted.

[N941WR]

Originally Posted by RV7Aflyer

I fully agree.

Isn't there enough scrutiny by the FAA, TSA and other governmental agencies without giving them another reason to to impose more restrictions and regulations on GA? For the life of me I cannot believe this irresponsible thread has not been deleted.

It is ridiculous when you have to self sensor a thread when there is no intent to do harm. That tells me we have gone too far.

Keep talking about bombs, aircraft with guns, etc. guys. Maybe big brother will realize there is too much talk to sensor it all.

[Mike S]

Originally Posted by N941WR

It is ridiculous when you have to self sensor a thread when there is no intent to do harm. That tells me we have gone too far.

Dont think "we" have gone too far, not too sure 'bout "them"