'It's always a risk': Saskatoon RC planes take to the skies

The Hub City Radio Control Club invited the general public out to watch their RC plane demonstrations, Dozens of pilots and onlookers gathered on the tarmac to watch the planes in action.

Sunday was a windy day for RC planes, but experienced pilots were not deterred.

The Hub City Radio Control Club invited the general public out to watch their RC plane demonstrations, Dozens of pilots and onlookers gathered on the tarmac to watch the planes in action.

Far from the air toys one might find in the toy aisle. These RC aircraft are the real deal, the more realistic the aircraft, the better. Some aircraft cost up to $10,000.

Rick Reid was the event coordinator for the weekend.

"So we take these model airplanes and helicopters and rockets, put them up in the air and throw them around and have as much fun with them, and hopefully take them home in the same shape," said Reid.

Crashing their RC's remains the largest danger of the expensive hobby.

"It's always a risk putting something like this up in the air," said Reid.