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Model Forum / Radio Controlled / Air Models / November 2004What a Thrill
We are having discussions in our club ay present about whether or not to allow jet turbines to fly at our club field. We are in a reasonably noise sensitive area even though (touch wood) we haven't had any noise complaints over the past few years Yesterday, Ali Machinchy (the younger) came to our field not only to give us his opinion on the suitability of our site but also to give us a demonstration flight with his 'American Hawk' Wow......... with a quick word from the Chairman of where our flying boundaries were Ali, in his first flight at our field, put on a stunning demonstration that thrilled and enthralled all that were watching. Not once did a wing tip stray over a boundary - this is remarkable as some pilots at our field insist in straying into the neighbouring county when flying 'powerful' aircraft. Ali gave freely of his advice and his time. I was fortunate in having a short chat with him while he was flying his little shock flyer - I'm sure he spent more time looking at me rather than his plane, but the plane looped and rolled continuously. Not only a brilliant flyer but a really nice bloke as well! Romelluk > We are having discussions in our club ay present about whether or not to > allow jet turbines to fly at our club field. We are in a reasonably noise > sensitive area even though (touch wood) we haven't had any noise complaints > over the past few years Jets have a large HF component that makes them quieter at a distance than conventional models, fora given DB reading. Like teh way that lightning cracks close by, but booms at a distance. The HF stuff gets rapidly attenutated. I'd be more concerned over safety than noise. A LOT of impact energy in a fast jet, and a greater fire risk I think, tho these are not my sort of model... so best to get advice elsewhere. > Yesterday, Ali Machinchy (the younger) came to our field not only to give us > his opinion on the suitability of our site but also to give us a [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] > > Romelluk Indeed. But can your average club member with a gas turbine live up to his standards? > Indeed. But can your average club member with a gas turbine live up to his > standards? Which is why one of the limitations being considered is only experienced 'B' pilots being allowed to fly turbines. As we are surrounded by agriculture it may be that a 'time of year' restriction be in place to minimise possible fire damage to crops. Maybe the 'restrictions' will outweigh the benefits and members won't bother. But it doesn't change yesterdays brill demo. Romelluk >> Indeed. But can your average club member with a gas turbine live up to >> his standards? [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Romelluk any idea if he travels to do these demo's?? >>>Indeed. But can your average club member with a gas turbine live up to >>>his standards? [quoted text clipped - 13 lines] > > any idea if he travels to do these demo's?? Nah. Hes so f.cking magical, he stays at home and does them :-) >>>>Indeed. But can your average club member with a gas turbine live up to >>>>his standards? [quoted text clipped - 14 lines] >> any idea if he travels to do these demo's?? > Nah. Hes so f.cking magical, he stays at home and does them :-) Ho Ho a comedian and bucket mouthing at the same time did you really need to swear its not an adult only group (mind you it was childish of you ???) What I meant was what area would he travel to Kevin and Nat stop swearing its not big or clever Ho Ho a comedian and bucket mouthing at the same time did you really need to > swear its not an adult only group (mind you it was childish of you ???) > What I meant was what area would he travel to > Kevin > and Nat stop swearing its not big or clever If it offends you, go away and don't come back. Where is it stated that this group is not an adult group? All Newsgroups are adult in nature. > Ho Ho a comedian and bucket mouthing at the same time did you really need > to [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > Where is it stated that this group is not an adult group? > All Newsgroups are adult in nature. it does not offend me one little bit but the younger reader might well be ,its an aircraft group and should be treated as such I would not expect these words in RCM&E or any similar publication so why is it ok here I don't think it is Pile and if you think its ok that's your opinion to which your entitled to but why force foul language on an unknown age group and I don't really see your helpful post cropping up to often so perhaps its you that needs to go as it takes more than a few obsenities to make me,I do find the killfile quite useful in dealing with the small minded minority that really hack me off which I did not think the Natural Philosopher really deserves to be put in as his posts normally are very usefull which is more can be said for yours? Next Kevin Natural Philosopher will correct your punctuation, grammar and syntax, if you ask him nicely. But he can't spell "THE" teh teh teh teh. > it does not offend me one little bit but the younger reader might well be > ,its an aircraft group and should be treated as such I would not expect [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > > Kevin > Natural Philosopher will correct your punctuation, grammar and syntax, if > you ask him nicely. [quoted text clipped - 15 lines] >> >> Kevin well that was helpful NEXT >>Ho Ho a comedian and bucket mouthing at the same time did you really need >>to [quoted text clipped - 20 lines] > be put in as his posts normally are very usefull which is more can be said > for yours? I have never seen a 'young un' posting in here. If you want a moderated newsgroup try www.rcgroups.com > Next > > Kevin >>>Ho Ho a comedian and bucket mouthing at the same time did you really need >>>to [quoted text clipped - 28 lines] >> >> Kevin you cannot see anything though a vdu unless you have a all seeing eye, how can you tell someone's age through some text on a screen you have no idea of my age and I have know idea of yours with any certainty so saying you have never seen a young one on here is a bit of guess work to say the least I never said I wanted a moderated group a polite one will do as swearing does nothing for our cause and if you feel like taking a cheap shot at me feel free to do it offline but don't ruin a newsgroup for the sake of a bit of one-upmanship and a cheap dig you never know who's watching Kevin > I have never seen a 'young un' posting in here. Some guy in America (?) has just recently died at 114 years old. He had passed his medical at 108 and was still driving a car. He gave up driving the same year as he was fed up of too many drivers going slow. I therefore consider myself a 'young un' Nowt but a bit of a sprog. Reg Considering what newsgroups are easily available (alt.binaries.anything you can possibly imagine, and some things you didn't think physically possible etc.) would you let your child have access to a newsreader? So, they might see the odd swear word in this group, but that is nothing to what is out there in the big bad world of usenet. OK, maybe the strong language should be kept in check, but Nat's comment is exactly what you would probably hear if you were having the same discussion at the local field. Don't give him a hard time. Anyway, have you listened to any kids speak recently? Try travelling on a bus full of school kids and listening to the language - it will be a real "ear-opener". If you want a moderated forum for your kids to use, try rcgroups / rcuniverse / eflight etc, same sort of topics, but with a "big brother" keeping an eye on things . Just my opinion, Ian. |
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