Here is a quick video of my dog, a Visla name Luke Skywalker, chasing my FT Flyer around. I put a streamer on it to give him something to chase and he loves it.
He is a very high energy dog and needs plenty of exercise. He loves to run and adding something for him to chase around is icing on the cake. I get to fly and he gets all the exercise he needs. Good times...
Please keep in mind that Luke is trained and very obedient. I have been training him since he was a puppy and he follows my commands very well. I would never allow him to do this otherwise. He never wants to bite the plane. All he does it chase it. Once it is on the ground he sits next to it and looks at me as if saying "Hey, make this bird fly again so I can chase it". He is my best friend and his safety and well being are very important to me.
Never attempt this with an untrained dog. SAFETY FIRST!
Good luck and fly safe!
Ed
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Not every field is dog and models friendly..
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The field where I fly is small park that is not to far from my house. I think I am the only one that ever flies there. I have never seen anyone else flying but people do bring dogs. It is kind of cool to have the air space to myself but sometimes I wish other people were there flying just for the interaction and to make it more interesting.
I don't think I would let Luke chase the plane at a crowded air field anyway. I would worry that another plane could hit him by accident. Like I said before, he is my best buddy and making sure he is safe comes first.
Thanks for the reply!
Jose
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