We all know that model aircraft are intrinsically dangerous and that when we attend fly-ins and shows as pilots or helpers on the flightline side of the crowd line, we are there at our own risk, fully cogent of the possible dangers. We are insured, of course, against injury to third parties and property - but should we sue a fellow modeller should an accident occur, especially if the only long term injury incurred is to our pride, rather than to our physical selves? I refer to a specific incident that happened some time ago at a large model show, that we have just heard is about to proceed to court. I cannot go into details for obvious reasons, only to say that a model hit a modeller who was helping in the pits, rendering him temporarily unconscious and necessitating a short trip to the hospital. Thankfully, no serious injury was sustained and the gent was able to return to the show, albeit with a headache, shortly after.
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