Since I was a kid I have loved RC models. Where I lived there were not many places you could take aricraft and they were very expensive, so I always stuck to cars, but my dream was always to have an RC plane.

I dont think I will ever get one, but I like to dream and have seen some real classics on YouTube.

Whilst looking at model RC planes on youTube I came across some pretty crazy stuff on model Jet Turbines. These are real jet engines, not the electric “jets” which are more popular.

I learned that the “real” jets are often flown out in the desert (most are from USA) due to the safety issues around them.

After watching a couple of these videos, it is easy to see why they take their planes out to remote spots. As this RC plane crashing and exploding illustrates!

And another one…

And another…

I guess the owner of these planes were pretty sick to see all that hard work, money and such beautiful models go up in smoke. These videos are good fun to watch, as long as you are not the owner.

But, the most fun of all are not the RC planes, but the jet bicycles!

and another…

Crazy stuff, I have yet to find a clip of a jet powered bicycle crashing and burnign though… thankfully!