Hi Folks, If you notice your comment isn't showing, it's because you're swearing etc. I haven't manually filtered anything. I think RUclips is deleting comments. Thanks for stopping by and gaining an appreciation for one method of diffusing angry bystanders. Of course, you'll have your opinion, but please keep it civil.
Beautiful flying my friend 😁,, I'm just so disappointed that there are people so concerned about a little RC plane, my dad brought us up around RC aircraft and they we're really noisey,,,, and we never got abused by anyone,,, only other people who were interested and they would talk for hours.... 😊 nice flying.!!!
I'm in the USA and once while flying at a large park like this I had a park visitor have a similar reaction to my flying. I was flying gas planes back then (15 years ago) and a gas plane certainly would have been more of a danger than the modern foam planes. I informed them of the state/gov regulations and the rules present at the park I was flying at, they reacted much like the person you encountered: Nasty language, threats, etc. I waited till they left the area and started flying again. They came running from far off to yell at me again and continued the verbal assault. I landed again and waited till they left, this time I saw them drive off in a car. They had gone to seek out a security officer that worked at the park to 'report me' and file a complaint about my 'unlawful & dangerous' behavior. She had told the security officer that I was 'diving at children' and that she was certain I was breaking laws, demanding that he call the police. The security officer was very respectful and from a distance said 'hey could you land for a min I'd like to have a quick chat'. I did so and the officer told me what she had said and that even though I'm allowed to fly in the area and that he had been watching me fly and hadn't seen me dive at anyone that I should be careful about 'diving the plane towards children or people that might be frightened'. To which I looked around and mentioned to the officer that there doesn't seem to be any children or many people in the area, and that I have my flying recorded (much like you have here). I played back my flight pattern and also the interaction with the person that was complaining. He walked back to them (they had been smiling smugly the entire time while the officer was talking with me), their smile faded quickly as the officer told them I wasn't breaking any laws/rules, had permission to fly at the park, and that since they had been verbally abusing patrons of the park (me). He was going to have to ask them to leave. It was very satisfying... It was also very saddening, most people are genuinely interested and often would come to chat about flying or would say something like 'that's so cool!', 'how did you learn?', etc. Some people really don't know what is allowed and what is not allowed and have a very high and mighty perception of their environment. Seeking out anyone that seems to be having honest fun in order to ruin their day.
I've never encountered a nasty person, like you said everyone usually wants to talk and ask questions. I'll definitely start recording all my flights now that I've seen this.
How come its always women? whilst the Husband carries on walking probably scared of getting his ass kicked by his wife thinking "I wish I had an RC aircraft..."
For some reason most women hate this hobby.. My mother hated it.. My ex-wife and her mother and sisters hate it. I have 2 friends whos wives hate it.. This is the most hated hobby in the World.. Why?? It's not hurting anyone..
Two men have words it can go to violence. A woman on the other hand, can do whatever and say whatever and she is free from being held accountable for her actions. That's why the Karen phenomenon has grown.
@@PatBALEX - I'd argue that off-roading is the most hated hobby, at least out here in Massachusetts, USA. I grew up riding dirt bikes and ATVs everywhere. I've had to sell mine a couple years back, since I haven't been able to go anywhere on it for years, without the cavalry being called every time I took the thing out. People are so sensitive to noise today. I don't get it.
Thanks for the kind comment. Indeed it's sad that such aggressive people exist. We all have to manage different forms of aggressive behaviour, this just happened to be RUclips-worthy. Lol
@@nickhayley While I agree with Mark/Christy's comment, I do think there's always a reason behind even such behaviour as displayed by this woman (not saying a good reason necessarily, just a reason). Hence why your reaction is so admirable to me and I hope I'd be as outwardly-calm and controlled if put in a similar situation. Thanks for sharing the vid with us!
So how are these people going to react when Amazon has automated drones flying over their houses all day delivering packages? Because it's coming sooner than you think.
But it's not her fault manufacturers put all that fat in meat products. They should be f'ing ashamed of themselves, putting a mother & her kids in danger like that.
That's a similar argument I use when people tell me being a vegan is unhealthy, or that cycling is dangerous and costing tax payers thousands in medical emergencies... Healthy and fit, and feeling really good about myself so that I don't have to hide my jealousy or self loathing by taking it out on others. When I was a kid, seeing models flying around (a rare occurrence in the 1990's) was a privilege, not something to be afraid of.
@@nickhayley I saw your follow-up video, you seem like you want to make peace rather than start a fight. Have you ever flown FPV? On the plane or a drone
@@kodguerrero Yeah, I was just kidding. I'm a bit of a peacemaker. Have I flown fpv? No. I haven't. I have filmed from planes, though, if you're interested in in-flight footage. Right now, I just don't have the funds to establish an fpv setup.
I wonder if she was involved in an RC aircraft incident before? A normal person would probably enjoy seeing an RC aircraft flying overhead. unless it was only 5ft over the head. lol
To those who are saying “Imagine having a wife like that” - Some end up single because of their behavior. That’s what’s happening to “my” Karen. Worst part about it is they don’t all start out this way, It’s a slow and painful transition for everyone around them.
As women age & leave their 20’s the fact that they’re not as attractive as they once were, plus the reality that they have a “shelf life” sets in, and their demeanor changes from cute & flirty to hostile/survival. Once they exit menopause around age 60, stability returns to their persona.
@@norcaldeemichaels exactly....my wife of 20 years fits your description. I’m divorced now, happily, even though I lost everything and became homeless. Haven’t dated in ten years and don’t ever plan to.
@@rangel6242 Same here. 16yrs for me. I am also HAPPILY divorced. Lost it all because... well. It was worth it. Id rather have nothing and be happy. Her decline into Karenhood was indeed our undoing.
I don't know which impresses me more, your ability to fly so well in the wind. Or your ability to keep your cool while being verbally assaulted. Well done on both counts.
Don’t start, he was not being verbally. assaulted, what are you a Karen too? You are obviously a ‘young un’ or you’ll remember “ sticks and stones will break my bones but WORDS will never hurt me”
My ex-wife became like that. She would ask me later if she overdid it in dealing with this or that person. I knew better than to tell her the truth. I had to live with her... until she became my ex-wife. Now I don't have to go around lying all of the time. lol
@@lolipopsandfancypants7257 Lol he really wasnt doing anything wrong. But she could have been a little more nicer. Thats why i have 150 acres so pilots can come here and not be hassled. We have lots of drone meetings during summer so much fun.
You are too nice. Was running my Nitro truck at a....construction "spoils" pit. So "Karen" was yelling at me from a building about 100 yds (91.44 non freedom units) away. I ignored it thinking that it was not towards me. All of a sudden she is about 20ft away sceaming at me as I'm tuneing the engine on my trucks tail gate. Startled, I immediately tell her to (well not what I can say here cause it will "trigger" youtube), "to go play in traffic", how's it feel to have a emotionally bad upbringing... So she calles the cops while I just keep playing. Police show up. It's my friend on duty. Looks at her and tells her to stop harassing me. Best day ever!
You should have kept repeating "I have earbuds in and can't hear you. What?!?" Over and over again until she completely melted down. She wanted to be heard, I wouldn't have given her the pleasure.
Sadly no. They roam as solitary predators everywhere sometimes accompanied by their mates, the equally toxic Rabid Waldo, and is easily distracted by stale beer.
@@me-vo3di Only the young and healthy are thin. They learn their eating habits from the parents so as to increase the toxicity of their breath and bite.
They have been declared a prohibited import here in Australia. Unfortunately some were able to get in to the country before the ban came in to force. Even more unfortunate, they were able to infect the local species along the way.
There are only two words that would have been uttered by me, one involves sex the other, travel, I am way too old and grumpy to put up with that garbage.
Being a RC pilot myself, I have flown in and around people who delight in watching me fly everything from quads and helis to electric planes and jets and never once had any of them talk to me like that cvnt let alone complain that I was flying over them!!!!!!!!!
It’s a global problem and I personally feel it should be addressed by world leaders, they are a common enemy of all decent humans! 😅 aghhhh I fkn hate em so much 👊 how tf they can be so ridiculous is beyond me!
I'm undefeated by a Karen. The trick is to be patient, unhelpful, and almost sarcastically polite. If there are two people in a situation where blood pressure can go up, make sure it's Karen's and not yours. Sit back and enjoy the results :)
Now that COVID has shut down most of the world these Karen’s don’t have co-workers to hassle.. they have to get their angst out in someone... I refuse to have interaction with their retardation.
I’ve been flying for 6 years and I’ve seen a few crazy reactions but this is absurd. It’s a half pound plane flying in an enormous park. Not loud, not annoying, just fun. You handled that very well!
That sad guy knew she was going to have one or her moments so he took the oportunity and kept his distance to enjoy some piece, because this time it was another guy taking the heat instead of him.
Look on the bright side, you're enjoying yourself and being happy, whereas she's clearly got issues and is not happy with her life. You almost should feel sorry for her (not to mention the husband who noticably stayed out of it!)
Great outlook. Yeah, I was just trying to enjoy the space. Very weird experience I've got to say. No one wants to be abused. Thanks so much for leaving a comment. Nick
Yep, I see folks like this almost all the time anymore... Some folks are so full of themselves and are not happy unless they are mad... But don't act like them, just kill em with kindness... They can't stand anything that is good... They'll get over it...maybe...😀
She seems like the type of Karen who would hose down children's sidewalk chalk art while the artists were still drawing then call it graffiti and call the cops on them for defacing public property.
It's hard to believe there are people like her, all she had to do was have her say, she didn't have to keep repeating herself with an attitude and the name calling. She was very childish. Like a childish Caren (because Caren can't be like all the other Karen's , she has to spell her name with a "C" because she is special)
Wow... I don't know how many times I have been doing the same thing at a park and had families come up to me asking thousands of questions wanting to get into the hobby. Sorry you had the opposite experience with the captain of the no fun police.
The best cure is to put them in their place on the spot, people say that he did the right thing by being calm, but I noticed the more you ignore these type of people the more they come your way, I put them in their place on the spot, last one that I dealt with didn't even know how to keep talking she starting stuttering trying to come up with BS and I told her you don't even know what to come up with and I ended it by calling her a pompous as*.
when your 6'3" 250lbs and the USMC gave you a very scary war face, people leave me alone. Just stare like a crazy man, its super fun. Love how quiet your plane is, looks like fun!
It would only take a few minutes to figure out that a 1.5kg plane flying at 50kmh imparts a force of 75N. If that force impact is with a pillow there would likely be no damage to a person. Now take that same force and apply it to an aluminum spinner on a foam plane and it's deadly. Learning is cool. Science is cool. Law and order is cool. Being an uninformed nit is not cool.
@@demosthenes8631 You would now bud. There are tons of youtube vids of people being hit by larger model aircraft and laughing about it. Science is cool especially when applied correctly. You know just enough to be a Karen. As a mechanical engineer I can tell you that being struck by that plane is safer than being hit by a baseball. Should we wrap our kids in bubble wrap when they play?
@@demosthenes8631 Well that was ignorant. You seem to think that since there is an alu spinner that makes the whole plane alu. It does not. It's still foam and will compress and crush upon impact. The chances of that foam plane being "deadly" is ZERO. Learning is cool. Science is cool. Spouting off about things you clearly do not understand and being ABUSIVE about it is NOT cool.
Wish I was able to be as non confrontational as you, I tend to lash back and then regret it later. But I think you did exactly the right thing. Just agree and move out and come back again when she is gone. Not worth making a big deal of it.
Thanks for the support, Joe. I'm pretty non-confrontational, so I tried to keep chill as best I could. The only times I've really said something to a random member of public was when I was in Queenstown in NewZealand where these kids were throwing rocks at ducks and I blew up at them. I have zero tolerance for animal cruelty. Thanks again for watching the video and taking the time to leave a comment. Nick
Haha when we were free to go to the park here in the UK I met a Karen in similar circumstances, she said she was going to call the Police, I said sure I'll wait for them because I had the regs printed off along with all my insurance so knew I wasn't doing anything wrong, she stormed off screaming obscenities.... I'm still waiting....
hoah depends on the park and local council bylaws, the silly thing is the genuine flyer who follows rules and flies safely will abide by the regulation,s the moron who doesn't care (like my neighbour) will fly anywhere and any when and not take any notice of the rules - Sod's law that they get away with it and I not. That's why I joined a club, less screaming Karen's there lol (only old farts that don't like drones).
@@jibbajabba4597 My point exactly, Jibba. Even with Council permission, signs posted everywhere R/C club has RESERVED the filed for our activities, ropes set up to deliniate the area and prevent idiots crossing the landing zone, we still had folks lifting the ropes and walking across the landing zone just to be bastards, never thinking of the danger they were placing themselves in. My plane had a 25cc petrol engine and weighed 14 lbs, get hot with that and they'd be an ambulance case.
Same thing happened to me last month! What gets me about these "Karens" is they don't even think for one second that hey, " I don't know who I am messing with here, and may get my ass kicked". Very dangerous to go up to strangers and pull that crap!
they know nobody stands up to them because "violence against women" and white knight men always intervene on their behalf. they never have to do anything hard themselves, someone always steps in for them because they are the most protected and privileged class in western societys.
I agree my friend! I believe what it is is these folks that act this way probably forget they are no longer behind a computer screen .. They don't realize the difference between virtual reality and reality until someone beats the sh*t out of them or worse, kills them... It happens all the time, people running their mouth and disrespecting people they don't even know. We all know how this turns out and it isn't good...
Normally yes! That's kinda how I approach situations. Like.... what are the chances that I'm gonna walk out of this one? Is it worth it? Because I don't have the option of hiding behind my gender.
Three friends married women from different parts of the world..... The first man married a Greek girl. He told her that she was to do the dishes and house cleaning. It took a couple of days, but on the third day he came home to see a clean house and dishes washed and put away..... The second man married a Thai girl. He gave his wife orders that she was to do all the cleaning, dishes and the cooking. The first day he didn't see any results but the next day he saw it was better. By the third day he saw his house was clean, the dishes were done, and there was a huge dinner on the table..... The third man married a girl from Australia . He ordered her to keep the house cleaned, dishes washed, lawn mowed, laundry washed, and hot meals on the table for every meal. The first day he didn't see anything. The second day he didn't see anything either. But by the third day, some of the swelling had gone down and he could see a little out of his left eye and his arm was healed enough that he could fix himself a sandwich and load the dishwasher. He still has some difficulty when he urinates....
I understand that you’re not confrontational, but she needed to be put in her place. The fact that she was the one that approached you tells me that either her husband has been brow beaten into submission or was just a spineless wanker in the first place. Either way, we can’t allow people to feel so entitled that they gob off at any given incident and get away with it.
Or the husband didn't agree with his wife and he lets her fight her own battles. He might not be either of the things you suggest. Or should he step into a fight between two other people just because he's married to one of them? She is entitled to opinions that are not the same as her husband's and he has no obligation to force her to agree with his.
@@rectorsquid Opinions are like arse holes. Everybody’s got one, and most of them stink. There was no battle to be fought. She kicked off over nothing and her husband should of told her as much.
Good God, and that field has to be 100 acres! Don't take it to heart, we get full size buzzing our field. Sounds like it was pretty windy, but note: when landing. your elevator becomes your speed control and throttle becomes your descent control. Try to keep the nose level at first and throttle back until the plane starts to descend. Less forward momentum, less lift. It helped me immensely when I caught on to that.
You must be an extremely kind person. Whilst I certainly know how to, and do, act as a gentleman, I doubt my ability to control my mouth and temper as well as you have done. Well done sir.
Enjoyed the plane landings.Got to say, Im a grumpy old man and that "woman" would have wished she was somewhere else. After the last year Im done being silent when it comes to these lunatics. Afterall, there is a limit to human endurance and Ive reached mine.Thank you.
Yes. The landings were very satisfying. I'm getting more enjoyment from landing my planes lately than flying them! And this one's a real treat. Floaty and scale looking with plenty of authority at low speed. Thanks so much for dropping by. Nick
I used to fly at a local council cricket field , just the same sort of electric Rc planes etc , most of the time people used to like watching and having a chat . If people turned up and wanted to use the grounds I'd call it a day and go home . I only once had a nutter complain of safety . I then asked him if he would prefer to be hit by this light foam plane or a cricket ball hit for a six . He just swore , and stormed off . Some people are just sad individuals .
What a horrible little family.. I would have definitely got into it with them.. I just couldn't handle all the abuse they gave you... I'd snap !! Well done for having the restraint !! Shame on them..
I'm sorry this happened to you but I can't help feeling even worse for the children, pets and people in her life! 😧 I started flying RC over 20 years ago, in all that time I've had my share of "Karens" 😡 Don"t let them stop you! Your flying is coming along nicely!!! 😎 Thanks for posting. I enjoyed reading all the comments! 😂 SUBBED!
I've been having a great time reading all the comments, too!! Best part of RUclips! Thanks so much for joining the channel. It's mostly rc, but we post travel videos and other random life vids too! I've been flying for a year and get so much joy from it. All the best, Nick
I’m surprised he was so calm. “Karen’s” are like that because they don’t have people they offend put them in their place. They are like those little dogs that are vicious and mean - while they are behind the fence or in their owners arms. Let them get a taste of real danger and consequences for their actions and see how quickly they change their tune.
Hey Ed. Thanks for the comment. One day people like that will get their just desserts. I just don't want to be a part of that process. For a breath of air and some obscenities thrown back at her, it could have escalated and have had the police involved. I don't have the inclination to deal with court fees and fines. Seems a big waste of my time. Thanks for watching!
This, "Karens" act in this manner because they think no one will call them to task on it. The second that they think they may suffer real repercussions for their behavior, it strangely stops.....
Your patience and respectful replies are top notch!!! I would have struggled to do the same. Some people feel they have no power so they try to bully others and try to evoke a fear response in others. Her body language changed dramatically when you said she was being recorded too. Well done!!!
And then when you walked directly toward her she changed her forward path. Would have been funny if you ran toward her and said you were having trouble hearing her. Not practical in real life.
She is damn lucky it wasn't me. I would have told her to pound salt. In my town I have just as much right to use sporting facilities as any on else because my taxes also went to build those sorts parks.
Well that's precisely her view as well. She pays her rates to the local council who proved the fields for the rate payers. So, LEGALLY, she DOES HAVE MERIT to her argument. That's why I advise flyers to first obtain permission from the local Council to fly there. Once that's been done, he's in the clear, and Karen can wait until he lands. IF, she's got half a brain that is.
@@itchyvet I could not understand why they did not walk around the perimeter of the park. Obviously they waited for the RC flyer to finish, but he kept flying. So that is where I think the 'opinionated attitude' came from. She got in a 'huff' because (in her eyes) he had 'held them up'. Rather than accept they had made the wrong decision by not walking around, she took it out on Nick. And boy, did she have to go out of her way to do that! People under increased stress, do things they don't understand. And this world is under a lot of stress at the moment! Thank goodness there are people like Nick, who 'fly in the face of opposition'.
I’m from the US and believe me when I say that woman will run into someone who doesn’t have half the patients you have and find her self in a whole lot of trouble. The next thing she’ll be on the news talking about how she was minding her own business and suddenly got attacked and beaten...
My Take? There are always blessings in events like this. Somewhere her neighbors are enjoying a quiet afternoon because she is off creating havoc somewhere else. 😒
The lady accused you of being 'disrespectful of her safety'. Which is laughable as she is clearly disrespectful with her language and attitude. She did more harm that day.
What kind of a person would walk up to a complete stranger and start cussing them out for something minor like this? She doesn't know if she's dealing with a killer or a saint. Just plain stupid and dangerous.
When I was in the game, every time we operated from a public park, (unless it was fenced) we always had some such issues. That's why we worked our butts off to buy a piece of land and build our own landing area.
Dunno if they got em in Japan, saw a funny story yesterday about females in Japan now being allowed into meetings but they have to remain silent! 😂😂😂 fk me I bet they get shit done quick 👍😅
I had a similar experience flying my drone, I live on acreage on the quietoutskirts of town, when some dude thought he’d come on my land and accuse me of filming some girls in his pool. It was a mavic pro, flown at 400ft at full speed and no hovering, within visual line of sight. I generally fly high so not to disturb people or horses. He was wanting a fight and after quoting section 101 of the casa regs and asking him if he really wants to take it further I would call the cops and that he was on my land and being videoed. He left saying “ I know where you live” I said “ I know where you live” he’s the only one near with a pool lol
You were too nice IMO - stand your ground, you have just as much right to be there as her. Just because she's ignorant of the rules and doesn't like your plane doesn't give her control over you.
Whenever you fly in public you put a big "I'm having fun" target on your back. Every few decades I get a dandy. I have had Karens complain about the motor noise on a glider.
Wow...haha... a DLG? Now that would be laughable. I feel as though I should carry a saucepan around with me to dong a silly head to set it straight once in a while. Thanks for stopping by. Nick
I've been flying a quad in New Jersey for a few months and I have not encountered anything like this. All of my interactions have been with pleasant people who are fascinated by the drone. One woman in my neighborhood has a dog that went crazy over the drone so I landed it behind me to block the dog's view. She apologized to me! Of course, I apologized to her too. I guess I'm lucky that nobody around here is named Karen.
Thank God you weren't flying a kite rather than a foam aircraft! Those kites ....which are at times uncontrollable...have human-impalers at all four corners.....PLUS the tail and the string; BOTH obvious strangulation hazards. Can you imagine the expletives had she seen someone flying one of THOSE death-machines in her park?
People shouldn't assume those they approach in an aggressive manner will abide by the social contract and not hurt them. Not everyone fears legal ramifications. And what kind of man let's his wife approach a strange man casting insults?
Hopefully he has a lovely woman on the side that calls him now and again asking how his day is going just because it is Wednesday and upon seeing him makes the travails of Sunday in the park with the c... a non issue.
An extra battery pack is just what the Dr. ordered, here. Let's see the Australian Karen take ahold of your RC. I started using a dash cam to record when I'm on the road, due to just this type of person. They are everywhere!?! Had some prick cut me off on the freeway and then proceed to curse me out, as if I had done the stupid manuever. As I exited the freeway, this jerk hit my car w/ his on my driver's side rear, attempting to spin me as I made a turn. After the contact, I decided I should call the police. As I'm driving to stay away from this idiot, 3 Sheriff's officers pull up along side me, demanding I pull over. As I pull over and stop, these officers pulled their weapons on ME!?! It took a bit to get them to listen to me, but once they were sure I wasn't a threat, I was able to show them the recording of the incident, after which they cuffed the other driver and took him away. GoPro to the rescue!!! Crazy is all around us - watch your 6.
I actually think you handled that perfectly. Why play her game and become angry. It actually irritates these types more (a good thing) when you take the high road and just smile and stay polite.
A+ on restraint , better man than me. I would have definitely lost it with her. Her kids would probably love to fly RC, but instead I bet they are forced to do only what she wants them to do. Keep flying and keep smiling.👍
And this is why I am so happy to live out in the bush where I can do whatever the heck I want in thousands of empty sq km's. I mean, I get it that some people really don't like RC planes and Quads. Okay, fair enough....I don't like mushrooms and small dogs, but I don't go around losing it when someone is eating a plate of mushrooms while walking their rat-dog. OH! and stellar landings man!
Had a similar experience years ago. But this was with a guy, who thought i was filming his conduct (drug dealer). He pulled a gun on me. I was teaching my young nephew at the time. Cops arrived in about 2 minutes and found him. They let him go. Even after he had brandished his weapon. I am all for 2a but that was insane. I packed heat of my own after that but i didn't stop flying that location. Some people are just insane!
Holy cow!!! Much more severe than my little encounter. I think if you pulled a weapon after he did, it may have increased his chances of firing. No idea of whether that's an actual statistic or not.. Anyway, just my 2 cents. Thanks for stopping by. Appreciate your viewership and your comment. All the best, Nick
@@nickhayley I have a friend that talks crap about me pulling my gun on someone...I said well if the enemy already has a gun out, when my comes out of the holster, I WILL be firing...I have had people with contact weapons...Purse, and Knife take swings/threatened me...I pulled my pistol and stopped the assault... That is slightly different...though the guy with the Knife was within stabbing distance...I also COCKED the double action revolver as it came out of my holster...so he KNEW I was definitely ready to pull the trigger...technically he was within 20ft so my odds of getting cut were high.
Oh dear Nick, I've been flying RC for 8 years!! And that woman and her reaction is why I fly early in the morning!! It's nasty people like that who have destroyed our Hobby!! That lady wasn't right to abuse you like that, and you handled it well because I would have told her where to go Lol Great landing in the wind by the way👍😄
Yes.. I'm saddened that people react in this manner. Thanks for the landing compliments! I was REALLY happy with that plane by the way. I have the maiden video in the works. I prefer flying early morning myself, too actually. Mostly because the sun isn't hot and glary, the air is usually calm and there are very few people around. I'll try not to let her deter me! She freaked me out tho, that's for sure.
Me too Ian... LOL! Luckily the park we fly at really loves us being there and people have been really nice. Being a woman I probably would have bitch slapped her. ;)
Wow,wtf is her problem? I think she definitely has some insecurities,man.You handled that extremely well.Life is far too short to be fucking around with people like her. I subbed,man.Fantastic flying,btw.
I have been flying at Thomas Dalton park for the last twelve months probably on average at least 3 times per week (conservatively). This is the first abusive encounter I have had. I'll have to record some conversations with members of the public to gain their perceptions and how they feel about me flying there. I do consider myself a safe flyer and this was quite a startling encounter. I was just really disappointed with her behaviour and I feel her family (who were much further back and away from her) were quite embarrassed, too. But.. PLEASE come down and fly! Let me know when you're planning on coming down and we'll catch up and fly together. :) Nick
Just an idea. Maybe approach the local council, even just to make it clear if your allowed to do what you do there, and ask, even if you take on the expense yourself, to have a sign at the entrance or somewhere prominent about the park possibly having RC Planes in the area, or something to that effect. If they do that, it would certainly stick it up her nose, lol.
I always fly from designated model flying sites that are clearly sign posted by the local council warning people that this area is a legal site for RCModel aircraft. So check with your council as most have facilities to accommodate model aircraft enthusiasts.
That's a good thing. From all the comments I've read, flying from designated areas doesn't seem to discourage angry bystanders to get in the way and become a nuisance. My advice; invest in a GoPro and ensure you have it charged, with plenty of memory. If you fly often enough, Karen will visit you, too. Safe flying, friend.
@@nickhayley Very true, and you still get people walking dogs right across your landing area. Happy days, I'm to old now my eyes are not so good, so I'm into Flight Simulation, I have lived a life with aviation interests. Safe Flying friend take care 🛩🛬✈
@@ronholfly You, too. Enjoy the simulator and any other way you can enjoy aviation. It's a precious gift born of science and engineering. Too many people take flight for granted.
Hi Folks,
If you notice your comment isn't showing, it's because you're swearing etc. I haven't manually filtered anything. I think RUclips is deleting comments.
Thanks for stopping by and gaining an appreciation for one method of diffusing angry bystanders.
Of course, you'll have your opinion, but please keep it civil.
Oh Yes! RUclips is very good at filtering comments. I get Highlighted Comment a lot. My thumbs up? Zero to 1 or 2.
Beautiful flying my friend 😁,, I'm just so disappointed that there are people so concerned about a little RC plane, my dad brought us up around RC aircraft and they we're really noisey,,,, and we never got abused by anyone,,, only other people who were interested and they would talk for hours.... 😊 nice flying.!!!
It was so 'dangerous' that she walk further into the field and closer to the plane. Every dog like that should have a muzzle.
@@user-bg2oi4bz3p no kidding. Complete lack of self awareness with this Karen. I would not have left the field. Did she say it was “our field”?
@@BJPalmerDC ''Did she say it was “our field”?''
Yes she did. Komrade Karen.
I'm in the USA and once while flying at a large park like this I had a park visitor have a similar reaction to my flying. I was flying gas planes back then (15 years ago) and a gas plane certainly would have been more of a danger than the modern foam planes. I informed them of the state/gov regulations and the rules present at the park I was flying at, they reacted much like the person you encountered: Nasty language, threats, etc. I waited till they left the area and started flying again. They came running from far off to yell at me again and continued the verbal assault. I landed again and waited till they left, this time I saw them drive off in a car. They had gone to seek out a security officer that worked at the park to 'report me' and file a complaint about my 'unlawful & dangerous' behavior. She had told the security officer that I was 'diving at children' and that she was certain I was breaking laws, demanding that he call the police.
The security officer was very respectful and from a distance said 'hey could you land for a min I'd like to have a quick chat'. I did so and the officer told me what she had said and that even though I'm allowed to fly in the area and that he had been watching me fly and hadn't seen me dive at anyone that I should be careful about 'diving the plane towards children or people that might be frightened'. To which I looked around and mentioned to the officer that there doesn't seem to be any children or many people in the area, and that I have my flying recorded (much like you have here). I played back my flight pattern and also the interaction with the person that was complaining.
He walked back to them (they had been smiling smugly the entire time while the officer was talking with me), their smile faded quickly as the officer told them I wasn't breaking any laws/rules, had permission to fly at the park, and that since they had been verbally abusing patrons of the park (me). He was going to have to ask them to leave.
It was very satisfying...
It was also very saddening, most people are genuinely interested and often would come to chat about flying or would say something like 'that's so cool!', 'how did you learn?', etc. Some people really don't know what is allowed and what is not allowed and have a very high and mighty perception of their environment. Seeking out anyone that seems to be having honest fun in order to ruin their day.
That's awesome. Well played.
Well said my friend...well said!
An actual good news story 😎 YEAY 😎🤗
I think these are just people living miserable boring life and hate to see anyone around having fun.
I've never encountered a nasty person, like you said everyone usually wants to talk and ask questions. I'll definitely start recording all my flights now that I've seen this.
How come its always women? whilst the Husband carries on walking probably scared of getting his ass kicked by his wife thinking "I wish I had an RC aircraft..."
For some reason most women hate this hobby.. My mother hated it.. My ex-wife and her mother and sisters hate it. I have 2 friends whos wives hate it.. This is the most hated hobby in the World.. Why?? It's not hurting anyone..
Two men have words it can go to violence. A woman on the other hand, can do whatever and say whatever and she is free from being held accountable for her actions. That's why the Karen phenomenon has grown.
Yeah just imagine what an asshole every man would be if they knew they could do whatever they want and nobody could hit them ever.
@@PatBALEX - I'd argue that off-roading is the most hated hobby, at least out here in Massachusetts, USA. I grew up riding dirt bikes and ATVs everywhere. I've had to sell mine a couple years back, since I haven't been able to go anywhere on it for years, without the cavalry being called every time I took the thing out. People are so sensitive to noise today. I don't get it.
How true!
Just imagine having that as your wife... *shudders*
Shudders indeed! Ick! I think I'd be a raging alcoholic if I had to deal with that every day.
I'm guessing this is the lady that lives in every neighborhood who has 45 cats and smells really awful
The poor guy was probably thinking “oh no here she goes again” 🤦🏻♂️
@@davidbarnes3559 He sure didn't stick around with his wife to make sure she was safe walking up to a stranger talking like that.
I'm sure she has a girlfriend if you know what I mean
Your restrain in that encounter was admirable. It's unfortunate that we have to share the world with such ignorant and entitled people.
Thanks for the kind comment. Indeed it's sad that such aggressive people exist. We all have to manage different forms of aggressive behaviour, this just happened to be RUclips-worthy. Lol
@@nickhayley While I agree with Mark/Christy's comment, I do think there's always a reason behind even such behaviour as displayed by this woman (not saying a good reason necessarily, just a reason). Hence why your reaction is so admirable to me and I hope I'd be as outwardly-calm and controlled if put in a similar situation. Thanks for sharing the vid with us!
you wernt doing anything wrong you shouldn't of left, verbal abuse is more of a offence than someone flying a plane
So how are these people going to react when Amazon has automated drones flying over their houses all day delivering packages? Because it's coming sooner than you think.
Oh man! She'll Sue Bezos, and have some kind of conniption fit!
She's so worried about her safety yet she's eaten herself to obesity
* Gobble gobble gobble* lol.
Thanks for stopping by!
Nick
But it's not her fault manufacturers put all that fat in meat products. They should be f'ing ashamed of themselves, putting a mother & her kids in danger like that.
Your wrong. That their normal fighting weight and their increases the toxicity of their breath and bite. An advantage in close combat
That's a similar argument I use when people tell me being a vegan is unhealthy, or that cycling is dangerous and costing tax payers thousands in medical emergencies... Healthy and fit, and feeling really good about myself so that I don't have to hide my jealousy or self loathing by taking it out on others.
When I was a kid, seeing models flying around (a rare occurrence in the 1990's) was a privilege, not something to be afraid of.
Yes if a fat person falls they've got lots of cushion. That's what she understood when they said " safety first"
Oh wow. You are extremely kind. I would not have been able to hold my tongue.
I kept thinking "Oh no, he's gonna blow up" but he's too calm for my blood lol. Nice flight otheriwse
Haha. Sorry to disappoint. Maybe next time I fly off the dial and give her a gutful. Lol.
Unlikely. But possible!
@@nickhayley I saw your follow-up video, you seem like you want to make peace rather than start a fight. Have you ever flown FPV? On the plane or a drone
@@kodguerrero Yeah, I was just kidding. I'm a bit of a peacemaker. Have I flown fpv? No. I haven't. I have filmed from planes, though, if you're interested in in-flight footage.
Right now, I just don't have the funds to establish an fpv setup.
@@nickhayley like your calmness, a good ambassador for our hobby, thanks 🙏🏻
Ha, who knew that Karen was on holiday in Australia. Come back to New Zealand Karen, we miss you!!!! :-D
Bah! You can keep her! Lol
I wonder if she was involved in an RC aircraft incident before? A normal person would probably enjoy seeing an RC aircraft flying overhead. unless it was only 5ft over the head. lol
Karen's are the true pandemic
Lol Bruce, they're everywhere
Karen isn't on vacation "down under" Karen is like Santa she travels fast making the rounds but she'll be back to your neighborhood soon!
To those who are saying “Imagine having a wife like that” - Some end up single because of their behavior. That’s what’s happening to “my” Karen. Worst part about it is they don’t all start out this way, It’s a slow and painful transition for everyone around them.
As women age & leave their 20’s the fact that they’re not as attractive as they once were, plus the reality that they have a “shelf life” sets in, and their demeanor changes from cute & flirty to hostile/survival. Once they exit menopause around age 60, stability returns to their persona.
@@norcaldeemichaels exactly....my wife of 20 years fits your description. I’m divorced now, happily, even though I lost everything and became homeless. Haven’t dated in ten years and don’t ever plan to.
@@norcaldeemichaels facts
@@rangel6242 Same here. 16yrs for me. I am also HAPPILY divorced. Lost it all because... well. It was worth it. Id rather have nothing and be happy. Her decline into Karenhood was indeed our undoing.
22 years divorced and happy. Just remember my brothers ... men get married because love is blind ... but when you are single your pockets jingle.
I must say, you handled that Karen much better than I would have.
I don't know which impresses me more, your ability to fly so well in the wind. Or your ability to keep your cool while being verbally assaulted. Well done on both counts.
Well, ain't you full of compliments! Thanks for the kind words.
Nick could be Canadian
I was absolutely amazed by your handling of this situation myself. I’ll try to keep this video in mind if I ever find myself in a situation like this.
Don’t start, he was not being verbally. assaulted, what are you a Karen too? You are obviously a ‘young un’ or you’ll remember “ sticks and stones will break my bones but WORDS will never hurt me”
more like being a pushover with no spine to stand up for yourself
Can we all have a minutes silence for the husband and kid, she would repel peper spray.
should send her hobby a can of bear spray. Poor guy must be terribly afraid of her built like that.
My ex-wife became like that. She would ask me later if she overdid it in dealing with this or that person. I knew better than to tell her the truth. I had to live with her... until she became my ex-wife. Now I don't have to go around lying all of the time. lol
@@lolipopsandfancypants7257 Lol he really wasnt doing anything wrong. But she could have been a little more nicer. Thats why i have 150 acres so pilots can come here and not be hassled. We have lots of drone meetings during summer so much fun.
I think she's mad because a dingo ate her baby. or, she looks the way she does cause she ate a baby.
Gold!
You are too nice. Was running my Nitro truck at a....construction "spoils" pit. So "Karen" was yelling at me from a building about 100 yds (91.44 non freedom units) away. I ignored it thinking that it was not towards me. All of a sudden she is about 20ft away sceaming at me as I'm tuneing the engine on my trucks tail gate. Startled, I immediately tell her to (well not what I can say here cause it will "trigger" youtube), "to go play in traffic", how's it feel to have a emotionally bad upbringing... So she calles the cops while I just keep playing. Police show up. It's my friend on duty. Looks at her and tells her to stop harassing me. Best day ever!
Best story man!!!
HAHAHAHHAHAHAHHA
"This is our park" Would have triggered me to start giving it back by the truck load
You should have kept repeating "I have earbuds in and can't hear you. What?!?" Over and over again until she completely melted down. She wanted to be heard, I wouldn't have given her the pleasure.
"no hablo Ingles" also works pretty good.
Haha. I should try my French on her next time.
It appears Karen is not indigenous to the Continental US
I think Karen supposed to be slim.
Sadly no. They roam as solitary predators everywhere sometimes accompanied by their mates, the equally toxic Rabid Waldo, and is easily distracted by stale beer.
@@me-vo3di Only the young and healthy are thin. They learn their eating habits from the parents so as to increase the toxicity of their breath and bite.
They have been declared a prohibited import here in Australia. Unfortunately some were able to get in to the country before the ban came in to force. Even more unfortunate, they were able to infect the local species along the way.
She's on holiday.
There are only two words that would have been uttered by me, one involves sex the other, travel, I am way too old and grumpy to put up with that garbage.
Being a RC pilot myself, I have flown in and around people who delight in watching me fly everything from quads and helis to electric planes and jets and never once had any of them talk to me like that cvnt let alone complain that I was flying over them!!!!!!!!!
Yep she can f-off and run a mile.
Anal luggage? 😆
@@dougc.1773 this is Australia it's normal everybody likes to stick their nose where it doesn't belong.
@@dougc.1773 That's because you were probably flying with permission or at a designated flying site.
Karens: Driven by a singular goal, make everyones' lives as miserable as theirs...
It’s a global problem and I personally feel it should be addressed by world leaders, they are a common enemy of all decent humans!
😅
aghhhh I fkn hate em so much 👊 how tf they can be so ridiculous is beyond me!
I'm undefeated by a Karen. The trick is to be patient, unhelpful, and almost sarcastically polite. If there are two people in a situation where blood pressure can go up, make sure it's Karen's and not yours. Sit back and enjoy the results :)
Now that COVID has shut down most of the world these Karen’s don’t have co-workers to hassle.. they have to get their angst out in someone... I refuse to have interaction with their retardation.
Next time a Karen approaches me I will say this to her, it will be an interesting reaction.
That's why I always try to make them as mad as I can and keep it going as long as I can, it's form of entertainment for me.
Full credit to your extremely polite & respectful responses! Talk about turning the other cheek. There is just no pleasing some people!
I’ve been flying for 6 years and I’ve seen a few crazy reactions but this is absurd. It’s a half pound plane flying in an enormous park. Not loud, not annoying, just fun. You handled that very well!
I agree that it was well handled. In BMX, you often get hassled. Its not worth escalating the situation when it can be diffused.
@@jeffstreck absolutely. Try to be nice at all times is what works best.
That sad guy knew she was going to have one or her moments so he took the oportunity and kept his distance to enjoy some piece, because this time it was another guy taking the heat instead of him.
Hahaha! So true!! And yup! Didn't I take it like a punching bag!?
@@nickhayley You did well. Had to lay down, but it's better than getting slime on you.
@@Art-zs6sl Dodge, duck, dive, dodge!
😅😆🤣 I’m dying 😆 spat my fkn coffee everywhere
He should have taken picked up the kids and legged it into the distance while she was distracted. Poor buggers.
Karens age? Somewhere between menopause and divorce?
Look on the bright side, you're enjoying yourself and being happy, whereas she's clearly got issues and is not happy with her life. You almost should feel sorry for her (not to mention the husband who noticably stayed out of it!)
Great outlook. Yeah, I was just trying to enjoy the space. Very weird experience I've got to say. No one wants to be abused.
Thanks so much for leaving a comment.
Nick
I feel sorry for the dog .
Husband's a honeybadger. He doesn't care.
@@ionageman That shrill voice would drive off any canine. Sadly theirs were trapped at the end of a leash.
If you zoom in on her husbands face, he's clearly wearing an apologetic expression and silently mouthing "I'm so sorry".
She probably screamed the crap out of him later for not backing her up!
That must have really offended her seeing you enjoy yourself.
Damn, some people are just so miserable that they feel the need to make others suffer so they feel less shitty.
Yep, I see folks like this almost all the time anymore...
Some folks are so full of themselves and are not happy unless they are mad...
But don't act like them, just kill em with kindness...
They can't stand anything that is good...
They'll get over it...maybe...😀
doing this does not make them feel less schitty... it is only supposed to drag you down to their level.
She should be running not walking around that park, sorry “her park” to work off some of that tonnage.
I would have simply ignored her and kept flying my plane.
She seems like the type of Karen who would hose down children's sidewalk chalk art while the artists were still drawing then call it graffiti and call the cops on them for defacing public property.
It's hard to believe there are people like her, all she had to do was have her say, she didn't have to keep repeating herself with an attitude and the name calling. She was very childish. Like a childish Caren (because Caren can't be like all the other Karen's , she has to spell her name with a "C" because she is special)
My old girlfriend once told me that God said that we were just a noble experiment... that failed.
There are more than you know!
she certainly is special ha ha thank god dont want many of her kind in this world.
Yes, this one is definately a "C".
There's another very special word for her starting with C as well!
Wow... I don't know how many times I have been doing the same thing at a park and had families come up to me asking thousands of questions wanting to get into the hobby. Sorry you had the opposite experience with the captain of the no fun police.
It's time we start standing our ground against Karen's like this!!! Her behavior was totally uncalled for!!!
Donate to help find a cure.
The best cure is to put them in their place on the spot, people say that he did the right thing by being calm, but I noticed the more you ignore these type of people the more they come your way, I put them in their place on the spot, last one that I dealt with didn't even know how to keep talking she starting stuttering trying to come up with BS and I told her you don't even know what to come up with and I ended it by calling her a pompous as*.
I’ll never understand ppl who go out of their way to tell someone how to live their live when it’s not affecting anyone.
Try living in Britain
Its a past time here
when your 6'3" 250lbs and the USMC gave you a very scary war face, people leave me alone. Just stare like a crazy man, its super fun. Love how quiet your plane is, looks like fun!
Their drive to the park put their child in a million times more danger than your foamy airplane could ever have even on a direct strike.
It would only take a few minutes to figure out that a 1.5kg plane flying at 50kmh imparts a force of 75N.
If that force impact is with a pillow there would likely be no damage to a person. Now take that same force and apply it to an aluminum spinner on a foam plane and it's deadly.
Learning is cool.
Science is cool.
Law and order is cool.
Being an uninformed nit is not cool.
@@demosthenes8631 You would now bud. There are tons of youtube vids of people being hit by larger model aircraft and laughing about it. Science is cool especially when applied correctly. You know just enough to be a Karen. As a mechanical engineer I can tell you that being struck by that plane is safer than being hit by a baseball. Should we wrap our kids in bubble wrap when they play?
@@demosthenes8631 Ah! Yes. Learning totally cool. Fun also cool. Leaving many comments and replies ALSO cool.
Thanks!
@@demosthenes8631 Well that was ignorant. You seem to think that since there is an alu spinner that makes the whole plane alu. It does not. It's still foam and will compress and crush upon impact. The chances of that foam plane being "deadly" is ZERO.
Learning is cool.
Science is cool.
Spouting off about things you clearly do not understand and being ABUSIVE about it is NOT cool.
LOL. Karen Demosthenes tries to sound smart, gets owned.
Wish I was able to be as non confrontational as you, I tend to lash back and then regret it later. But I think you did exactly the right thing. Just agree and move out and come back again when she is gone. Not worth making a big deal of it.
Thanks for the support, Joe. I'm pretty non-confrontational, so I tried to keep chill as best I could. The only times I've really said something to a random member of public was when I was in Queenstown in NewZealand where these kids were throwing rocks at ducks and I blew up at them. I have zero tolerance for animal cruelty.
Thanks again for watching the video and taking the time to leave a comment.
Nick
No! That only emboldens Karen. Do not let these kind of sour people ruin your day.
Poor husband and neighbours.
What a total .....
I really feel sorry for the Dad and the kids.
Imagine having to live with that.
Your politeness and calm approach in this situation is commendable!
Haha when we were free to go to the park here in the UK I met a Karen in similar circumstances, she said she was going to call the Police, I said sure I'll wait for them because I had the regs printed off along with all my insurance so knew I wasn't doing anything wrong, she stormed off screaming obscenities....
I'm still waiting....
Those types always default to swearing, as they have no real argument.
Arent we still free to fly in the park? I’ve been doing it for the past couple years
hoah depends on the park and local council bylaws, the silly thing is the genuine flyer who follows rules and flies safely will abide by the regulation,s the moron who doesn't care (like my neighbour) will fly anywhere and any when and not take any notice of the rules - Sod's law that they get away with it and I not. That's why I joined a club, less screaming Karen's there lol (only old farts that don't like drones).
@@jibbajabba4597 ha. I’m probably one of those lucky guys ;)
@@jibbajabba4597 My point exactly, Jibba. Even with Council permission, signs posted everywhere R/C club has RESERVED the filed for our activities, ropes set up to deliniate the area and prevent idiots crossing the landing zone, we still had folks lifting the ropes and walking across the landing zone just to be bastards, never thinking of the danger they were placing themselves in. My plane had a 25cc petrol engine and weighed 14 lbs, get hot with that and they'd be an ambulance case.
You should have told her that foam planes are allergic to large lumps of fat. She was in no danger.
She thought you put her family in a dangerous situation and yet she confronts a completely random stranger in a secluded area. Genius.
What are the chances of there being TWO serial killers in the same location simultaneously, right?
Kudos, mate for keeping your cool and being respectful even though you weren't being respected. You're a true sportsman.
Here in the states we would have told her to shut her mouth and move on. And then continued about our business.
Same thing happened to me last month! What gets me about these "Karens" is they don't even think for one second that hey, " I don't know who I am messing with here, and may get my ass kicked". Very dangerous to go up to strangers and pull that crap!
they know nobody stands up to them because "violence against women" and white knight men always intervene on their behalf.
they never have to do anything hard themselves, someone always steps in for them because they are the most protected and privileged class in western societys.
I agree my friend!
I believe what it is is these folks that act this way probably forget they are no longer behind a computer screen ..
They don't realize the difference between virtual reality and reality until someone beats the sh*t out of them or worse, kills them...
It happens all the time, people running their mouth and disrespecting people they don't even know.
We all know how this turns out and it isn't good...
@@SolarReturn1966 Spot on my friend.
Normally yes! That's kinda how I approach situations. Like.... what are the chances that I'm gonna walk out of this one? Is it worth it? Because I don't have the option of hiding behind my gender.
Three friends married women from different parts of the world.....
The first man married a Greek girl. He told her that she was to do the dishes and house cleaning. It took a couple of days, but on the third day he came home to see a clean house and dishes washed and put away.....
The second man married a Thai girl. He gave his wife orders that she was to do all the cleaning, dishes and the cooking. The first day he didn't see any results but the next day he saw it was better. By the third day he saw his house was clean, the dishes were done, and there was a huge dinner on the table.....
The third man married a girl from Australia . He ordered her to keep the house cleaned, dishes washed, lawn mowed, laundry washed, and hot meals on the table for every meal.
The first day he didn't see anything.
The second day he didn't see anything either.
But by the third day, some of the swelling had gone down and he could see a little out of his left eye and his arm was healed enough that he could fix himself a sandwich and load the dishwasher.
He still has some difficulty when he urinates....
Same here with females from Northern Norway! Just don't try to order them around..
Too funny mate.
@@TheErilaz Tiger Woods was an idiot, he married the whitest girl on the planet and a Viking too. He's lucky she didn't kill him.
Ohhhh my god im using that one!
@@bobhoward9016 Your welcome
I understand that you’re not confrontational, but she needed to be put in her place. The fact that she was the one that approached you tells me that either her husband has been brow beaten into submission or was just a spineless wanker in the first place. Either way, we can’t allow people to feel so entitled that they gob off at any given incident and get away with it.
She’s obviously never had the living daylights slapped outa her for running her mouth. So many people today could benefit from such action.
Or the husband didn't agree with his wife and he lets her fight her own battles. He might not be either of the things you suggest. Or should he step into a fight between two other people just because he's married to one of them? She is entitled to opinions that are not the same as her husband's and he has no obligation to force her to agree with his.
@@rectorsquid Opinions are like arse holes. Everybody’s got one, and most of them stink. There was no battle to be fought. She kicked off over nothing and her husband should of told her as much.
@@2373stevieb On the contrary, she did have a legitimate point, IF she's a rate payer with the local council. If this event was in Australia.
Good God, and that field has to be 100 acres! Don't take it to heart, we get full size buzzing our field. Sounds like it was pretty windy, but note: when landing. your elevator becomes your speed control and throttle becomes your descent control. Try to keep the nose level at first and throttle back until the plane starts to descend. Less forward momentum, less lift. It helped me immensely when I caught on to that.
You must be an extremely kind person. Whilst I certainly know how to, and do, act as a gentleman, I doubt my ability to control my mouth and temper as well as you have done. Well done sir.
Wow, your politeness is truly impressive!
Enjoyed the plane landings.Got to say, Im a grumpy old man and that "woman" would have wished she was somewhere else. After the last year Im done being silent when it comes to these lunatics. Afterall, there is a limit to human endurance and Ive reached mine.Thank you.
Yes. The landings were very satisfying. I'm getting more enjoyment from landing my planes lately than flying them! And this one's a real treat. Floaty and scale looking with plenty of authority at low speed.
Thanks so much for dropping by.
Nick
I used to fly at a local council cricket field , just the same sort of electric Rc planes etc , most of the time people used to like watching and having a chat . If people turned up and wanted to use the grounds I'd call it a day and go home . I only once had a nutter complain of safety . I then asked him if he would prefer to be hit by this light foam plane or a cricket ball hit for a six . He just swore , and stormed off . Some people are just sad individuals .
Speaking to to her like that is only empowering her inner Karen.
What a horrible little family.. I would have definitely got into it with them.. I just couldn't handle all the abuse they gave you... I'd snap !! Well done for having the restraint !! Shame on them..
I would’ve grabbed my plane and ran away if I saw that buffalo coming for me!
You’re a brave man!
if anything that I learn from my childhood when someone approaches you and doesn't look like they want to join you playing is run the fuck away lol
I'm sorry this happened to you but I can't help feeling even worse for the children, pets and people in her life! 😧 I started flying RC over 20 years ago, in all that time I've had my share of "Karens" 😡 Don"t let them stop you! Your flying is coming along nicely!!! 😎 Thanks for posting. I enjoyed reading all the comments! 😂 SUBBED!
I've been having a great time reading all the comments, too!! Best part of RUclips! Thanks so much for joining the channel. It's mostly rc, but we post travel videos and other random life vids too!
I've been flying for a year and get so much joy from it.
All the best,
Nick
I’m surprised he was so calm. “Karen’s” are like that because they don’t have people they offend put them in their place. They are like those little dogs that are vicious and mean - while they are behind the fence or in their owners arms. Let them get a taste of real danger and consequences for their actions and see how quickly they change their tune.
Hey Ed. Thanks for the comment. One day people like that will get their just desserts. I just don't want to be a part of that process. For a breath of air and some obscenities thrown back at her, it could have escalated and have had the police involved. I don't have the inclination to deal with court fees and fines. Seems a big waste of my time.
Thanks for watching!
This, "Karens" act in this manner because they think no one will call them to task on it. The second that they think they may suffer real repercussions for their behavior, it strangely stops.....
That would NEVER happen here. In the USA. Ppl carry.
You were in the right sir! 👍
Your patience and respectful replies are top notch!!! I would have struggled to do the same. Some people feel they have no power so they try to bully others and try to evoke a fear response in others. Her body language changed dramatically when you said she was being recorded too. Well done!!!
And then when you walked directly toward her she changed her forward path. Would have been funny if you ran toward her and said you were having trouble hearing her. Not practical in real life.
You were way too nice. I would have lost it.
Make sure you capture your reaction. I'm always looking for more entertainment. 👍
She is damn lucky it wasn't me. I would have told her to pound salt. In my town I have just as much right to use sporting facilities as any on else because my taxes also went to build those sorts parks.
Well that's precisely her view as well. She pays her rates to the local council who proved the fields for the rate payers. So, LEGALLY, she DOES HAVE MERIT to her argument. That's why I advise flyers to first obtain permission from the local Council to fly there. Once that's been done, he's in the clear, and Karen can wait until he lands. IF, she's got half a brain that is.
@@itchyvet I could not understand why they did not walk around the perimeter of the park. Obviously they waited for the RC flyer to finish, but he kept flying. So that is where I think the 'opinionated attitude' came from. She got in a 'huff' because (in her eyes) he had 'held them up'.
Rather than accept they had made the wrong decision by not walking around, she took it out on Nick. And boy, did she have to go out of her way to do that! People under increased stress, do things they don't understand. And this world is under a lot of stress at the moment!
Thank goodness there are people like Nick, who 'fly in the face of opposition'.
Community guidelines hinder my comment, so ill just say the oppersite " what a lovely human beng that was.
bless her heart.
Oh. You're so kind.
And good looking! Woohooo!
I’m from the US and believe me when I say that woman will run into someone who doesn’t have half the patients you have and find her self in a whole lot of trouble. The next thing she’ll be on the news talking about how she was minding her own business and suddenly got attacked and beaten...
My Take?
There are always blessings in events like this.
Somewhere her neighbors are enjoying a quiet afternoon because she is off creating havoc somewhere else. 😒
The lady accused you of being 'disrespectful of her safety'. Which is laughable as she is clearly disrespectful with her language and attitude. She did more harm that day.
What kind of a person would walk up to a complete stranger and start cussing them out for something minor like this? She doesn't know if she's dealing with a killer or a saint. Just plain stupid and dangerous.
I agree. Didnt need the cuss out. He was very polite to her. No reason for the name calling
During the two years I flew R/C at least three times a week, not once did I ever experience such lunacy.
Yah.. it was a weird experience to be honest. You never get used to being treated that way.
When I was in the game, every time we operated from a public park, (unless it was fenced) we always had some such issues. That's why we worked our butts off to buy a piece of land and build our own landing area.
Is there any place you won't find these people? They must just sprout out of the earth when an esc arms.
Most parts in Mexico dont tolerate this kind of behavior, (karens) so that in my opinion is where there is safe haven for radio control aeromodeling.
Dunno if they got em in Japan, saw a funny story yesterday about females in Japan now being allowed into meetings but they have to remain silent! 😂😂😂 fk me I bet they get shit done quick 👍😅
I had a similar experience flying my drone, I live on acreage on the quietoutskirts of town, when some dude thought he’d come on my land and accuse me of filming some girls in his pool. It was a mavic pro, flown at 400ft at full speed and no hovering, within visual line of sight. I generally fly high so not to disturb people or horses. He was wanting a fight and after quoting section 101 of the casa regs and asking him if he really wants to take it further I would call the cops and that he was on my land and being videoed.
He left saying “ I know where you live” I said “ I know where you live” he’s the only one near with a pool lol
You were too nice IMO - stand your ground, you have just as much right to be there as her. Just because she's ignorant of the rules and doesn't like your plane doesn't give her control over you.
Whenever you fly in public you put a big "I'm having fun" target on your back. Every few decades I get a dandy. I have had Karens complain about the motor noise on a glider.
Wow...haha... a DLG? Now that would be laughable. I feel as though I should carry a saucepan around with me to dong a silly head to set it straight once in a while.
Thanks for stopping by.
Nick
I've been flying a quad in New Jersey for a few months and I have not encountered anything like this. All of my interactions have been with pleasant people who are fascinated by the drone. One woman in my neighborhood has a dog that went crazy over the drone so I landed it behind me to block the dog's view. She apologized to me! Of course, I apologized to her too. I guess I'm lucky that nobody around here is named Karen.
The 5 people that disliked this are called Karen.
There's a few more now. 🤣
Fuck they've multiplied
@@mickhick619 Daniel, No kidding. There’s 35 of ‘em now!🇺🇸
@@jamesnull5415 they’ll be sending the link to fkn mumsnet!
@@bugsy742
LOL!!! 🇺🇸
Thank God you weren't flying a kite rather than a foam aircraft! Those kites ....which are at times uncontrollable...have human-impalers at all four corners.....PLUS the tail and the string; BOTH obvious strangulation hazards. Can you imagine the expletives had she seen someone flying one of THOSE death-machines in her park?
People shouldn't assume those they approach in an aggressive manner will abide by the social contract and not hurt them. Not everyone fears legal ramifications. And what kind of man let's his wife approach a strange man casting insults?
Karen owns the park apparently
And she's a trusted authority on who owns what. 🤣👍
Hi Blind FPV i guess its her best grazing patch it seems. Moo
She owns ALL PARKS around the WORLD!
@@rleon8183 we have them here as well. She must have a set bigger than her man who was hiding way out of reach.
Fancy waking up to THAT EACH MORNING..........
If I did happen to wake up next to that thing, I would sure as hell not disturb it from its slumber, even if in meant chewing my own arm off!
Hopefully he has a lovely woman on the side that calls him now and again asking how his day is going just because it is Wednesday and upon seeing him makes the travails of Sunday in the park with the c... a non issue.
You made that lady's whole day. Danger! Rage! Anguished venting! Righteous indignation! Must have been quite a release.
I, too feel threatened by styrofoam moving at a slow walking pace.
I see that the dreaded "Karen" isn't just an American phenomena.
Let’s face it, she needs all the exercise she can get and ten acres clearly isn’t enough! Nicely handled.
consequeces of a "safety first" culture, safety is everyone else's responsibility.
An extra battery pack is just what the Dr. ordered, here. Let's see the Australian Karen take ahold of your RC. I started using a dash cam to record when I'm on the road, due to just this type of person. They are everywhere!?! Had some prick cut me off on the freeway and then proceed to curse me out, as if I had done the stupid manuever. As I exited the freeway, this jerk hit my car w/ his on my driver's side rear, attempting to spin me as I made a turn. After the contact, I decided I should call the police. As I'm driving to stay away from this idiot, 3 Sheriff's officers pull up along side me, demanding I pull over. As I pull over and stop, these officers pulled their weapons on ME!?! It took a bit to get them to listen to me, but once they were sure I wasn't a threat, I was able to show them the recording of the incident, after which they cuffed the other driver and took him away. GoPro to the rescue!!! Crazy is all around us - watch your 6.
Roger that!
Agreed. This is the tactic I always employ. Keep flying.... And show up daily for a week to show you have rights and drive the fact home.
I actually think you handled that perfectly. Why play her game and become angry. It actually irritates these types more (a good thing) when you take the high road and just smile and stay polite.
Your plane probably startled her, causing her to drop her bag of Twinkies.
Some people will always find a problem even with something benign as Flying our RC toys.
What's that word I'm looking for ...it starts with a "C".
allow me to add "U" lol
4 letter word.
Perhaps there may be a “N” in that word.🤔🇺🇸
@@jamesnull5415 is there also a T? Perhaps 🤔
@@bugsy742
Bugsy, I’d be willing to bet there is a “T” in that word, without a doubt!🇺🇸
It could have been worse, you could have been married to it😂😂😂
A+ on restraint , better man than me. I would have definitely lost it with her. Her kids would probably love to fly RC, but instead I bet they are forced to do only what she wants them to do. Keep flying and keep smiling.👍
Thanks mate. :)
And this is why I am so happy to live out in the bush where I can do whatever the heck I want in thousands of empty sq km's.
I mean, I get it that some people really don't like RC planes and Quads. Okay, fair enough....I don't like mushrooms and small dogs, but I don't go around losing it when someone is eating a plate of mushrooms while walking their rat-dog.
OH! and stellar landings man!
Had a similar experience years ago. But this was with a guy, who thought i was filming his conduct (drug dealer). He pulled a gun on me. I was teaching my young nephew at the time. Cops arrived in about 2 minutes and found him. They let him go. Even after he had brandished his weapon. I am all for 2a but that was insane. I packed heat of my own after that but i didn't stop flying that location. Some people are just insane!
Holy cow!!! Much more severe than my little encounter.
I think if you pulled a weapon after he did, it may have increased his chances of firing. No idea of whether that's an actual statistic or not..
Anyway, just my 2 cents.
Thanks for stopping by. Appreciate your viewership and your comment.
All the best,
Nick
@@nickhayley I have a friend that talks crap about me pulling my gun on someone...I said well if the enemy already has a gun out, when my comes out of the holster, I WILL be firing...I have had people with contact weapons...Purse, and Knife take swings/threatened me...I pulled my pistol and stopped the assault... That is slightly different...though the guy with the Knife was within stabbing distance...I also COCKED the double action revolver as it came out of my holster...so he KNEW I was definitely ready to pull the trigger...technically he was within 20ft so my odds of getting cut were high.
She's kickin up some serious wake turb!
Oh dear Nick, I've been flying RC for 8 years!! And that woman and her reaction is why I fly early in the morning!! It's nasty people like that who have destroyed our Hobby!! That lady wasn't right to abuse you like that, and you handled it well because I would have told her where to go Lol Great landing in the wind by the way👍😄
Yes.. I'm saddened that people react in this manner. Thanks for the landing compliments! I was REALLY happy with that plane by the way. I have the maiden video in the works.
I prefer flying early morning myself, too actually. Mostly because the sun isn't hot and glary, the air is usually calm and there are very few people around. I'll try not to let her deter me! She freaked me out tho, that's for sure.
Me too Ian... LOL! Luckily the park we fly at really loves us being there and people have been really nice. Being a woman I probably would have bitch slapped her. ;)
There was extra wind when she came along
Wow,wtf is her problem? I think she definitely has some insecurities,man.You handled that extremely well.Life is far too short to be fucking around with people like her. I subbed,man.Fantastic flying,btw.
i didn't realize that Australia had Karen's too!
Should've ignored and not admitted you were wrong, it just increases the harassment
I would of took off again when she was walking away😂😂😂
I was going to ask if you have had problems with people at that park as i was thinking of driving down to fly there. Classic “Karen”.
I have been flying at Thomas Dalton park for the last twelve months probably on average at least 3 times per week (conservatively). This is the first abusive encounter I have had. I'll have to record some conversations with members of the public to gain their perceptions and how they feel about me flying there. I do consider myself a safe flyer and this was quite a startling encounter. I was just really disappointed with her behaviour and I feel her family (who were much further back and away from her) were quite embarrassed, too.
But.. PLEASE come down and fly! Let me know when you're planning on coming down and we'll catch up and fly together. :)
Nick
Just an idea. Maybe approach the local council, even just to make it clear if your allowed to do what you do there, and ask, even if you take on the expense yourself, to have a sign at the entrance or somewhere prominent about the park possibly having RC Planes in the area, or something to that effect. If they do that, it would certainly stick it up her nose, lol.
I can’t believe how calm you were. Well done.
She’s a right COAT.
poor husband and kids, living with that mutt
I always fly from designated model flying sites that are clearly sign posted by the local council warning people that this area is a legal site for RCModel aircraft. So check with your council as most have facilities to accommodate model aircraft enthusiasts.
That's a good thing. From all the comments I've read, flying from designated areas doesn't seem to discourage angry bystanders to get in the way and become a nuisance.
My advice; invest in a GoPro and ensure you have it charged, with plenty of memory. If you fly often enough, Karen will visit you, too.
Safe flying, friend.
@@nickhayley Very true, and you still get people walking dogs right across your landing area. Happy days, I'm to old now my eyes are not so good, so I'm into Flight Simulation, I have lived a life with aviation interests. Safe Flying friend take care 🛩🛬✈
@@ronholfly You, too. Enjoy the simulator and any other way you can enjoy aviation. It's a precious gift born of science and engineering. Too many people take flight for granted.
Life with Nick and Hayley 🇬🇧💕👍