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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/29/2012 11:49 AM   
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I don't think this has any more benefit in this forum so I am moving it to the Clubhouse forum. If you guys want to squabble over sandboxes and full scale Pitts, well, you can do it over there. In fact, I have no idea why it's in a beginners forum. There is not one post that has any benefit to a beginner in RC Flight.

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I did not realize this thread had any benefit to the hobby at all...

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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/29/2012 1:55 PM   
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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/29/2012 2:58 PM   
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I don't think this has any more benefit in this forum so I am moving it to the Clubhouse forum. If you guys want to squabble over sandboxes and full scale Pitts, well, you can do it over there. In fact, I have no idea why it's in a beginners forum. There is not one post that has any benefit to a beginner in RC Flight.

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Classic,, pawn it off on Ken to deal with,,, LOL

After reading one page, I can tell you the thread doesn't benifit us experianced guys either

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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/29/2012 4:53 PM   
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I did not realize this thread had any benefit to the hobby at all...

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Cannot entertainment be a benefit to our glorious hobby? I do agree, maybe not the best for the beginner forum

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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/29/2012 4:57 PM   
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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/29/2012 8:18 PM   
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Status: offline 		You guys got it all wrong- this thread is a clear window into the R/C airplane hobby. Anybody been to a flying field lately?? Bunch of old men arguing about nothing, somehow protective of and embarrassed by their toys at the same time. Except here it's worse, 'cause we got a bunch of internet tough-guys. Grumble grumble grumble! 50* out today; I'm gonna go fly a toy airplane... haw

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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/29/2012 8:32 PM   
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Am I the only one who has to correct their friends,family and coworkers on the hobby and go on light defense?



I don't because they are right, they are toys.

EDIT you can call your uncle a bicycle, that does not make him one ;-)

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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/29/2012 9:13 PM   
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You guys got it all wrong- this thread is a clear window into the R/C airplane hobby. Anybody been to a flying field lately?? Bunch of old men arguing about nothing, somehow protective of and embarrassed by their toys at the same time. Except here it's worse, 'cause we got a bunch of internet tough-guys. Grumble grumble grumble! 50* out today; I'm gonna go fly a toy airplane... haw


Now this is very funny.

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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/29/2012 9:44 PM   
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The planes we fly are not toys but they are getting closer every day.
I build my aircraft from plans. Do you?

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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/29/2012 10:26 PM   
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I am one of those old men that likes to go to the flying field and argue.
The planes we fly are not toys but they are getting closer every day.
I build my aircraft from plans. Do you?


I have but usually I scratch build my toys...

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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/29/2012 10:44 PM   
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ORIGINAL: Rv7garage You guys got it all wrong- this thread is a clear window into the R/C airplane hobby. Anybody been to a flying field lately?? Bunch of old men arguing about nothing, somehow protective of and embarrassed by their toys at the same time. Except here it's worse, 'cause we got a bunch of internet tough-guys. Grumble grumble grumble! 50* out today; I'm gonna go fly a toy airplane... haw

Dag nab it! I'm not grumpy! I'm not protective of the best dang trainer aircraft in the world, the Sterling Minnie Mambo! And I'm not embarrassed by it! Gotcha beat! It's 72 here!

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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/29/2012 10:49 PM   
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Status: offline 		I draw my own plans. and build from scratch. It still doesn't diminish the fact that I'm playing with a bunch of toys in the sand box. I don't see this hobby as some sort of "noble pursuit" that needs to be recognized with somber, dignified reverence and only the highest amount of respect. It's actually a pretty silly pass time when I stop to think about it....which is just fine.
It's the truly "self important" types who can not come to grips with what many of us can see in it's proper perspective.
The one guy who stands out amongst all of the "IT'S NOT A TOY" types that I've ever met and flown with was one of those guys with the official AMA jacket with 200 patches sewn on it commemorating all of his grande acheivements and what not. He always wore those "official" military issue pilots sunglasses..and really was quite the social misfit if any other subject besides model planes was ever being discussed.


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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/29/2012 11:20 PM   
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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/29/2012 11:25 PM   
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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/30/2012 1:40 AM   
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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/30/2012 1:50 AM   
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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/30/2012 4:31 AM   
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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/30/2012 7:07 AM   
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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/30/2012 8:44 AM   
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I am one of those old men that likes to go to the flying field and argue.
The planes we fly are not toys but they are getting closer every day.
I build my aircraft from plans. Do you?


No, because I hate building them.. I love flying them...

I am also a full size Jet pilot, but I didn't build the corporate jet I fly either.

This is one of my pet hates in this hobby... and model railroaders are the same.. I love trains.. watching them run, but I have ZERO interest in building small trees and building structures.

I understand and can respect that SOME People love this side of the hobby, building and the artistic side of construction, but just because you like it, does not mean every RC pilot has to also..

How many REAL Pilots build their own aircraft.... VERY FEW....

It does not lessen their skills a pilot nor detract from their enjoyment of actually flying (RC or full size)

If you enjoy building from plans that is super. I had to do it 30 years ago when there was no alternative but I hated it, but it was a necessary evil if I wanted an RC plane, and I am so happy I can now buy a plane ready to fly and spend all my time flying.. ..

Sorry.. I rant . no actual offense intended..

I didn't build my car either.. I just like driving it..

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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/30/2012 9:48 AM   
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That photo, real battle damage!
Seriously, you really put in some good combat flight times to have that much engine exhaust damage the finish. I take it that your streamer was standing more often than not!

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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/30/2012 9:55 AM   
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ORIGINAL: Rob2160 How many REAL Pilots build their own aircraft.... VERY FEW....

I build my own aircraft, because I enjoy it. It is the artisan in me. Does that mean one needs to build their own aircraft to enjoy the sport? No. There are building competitions, but they are not a requirement, just means that one who does not build doesn't participate in those. So, the main thing is that you are enjoying what you are doing.

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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/30/2012 11:27 AM   
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ORIGINAL: Rob2160 How many REAL Pilots build their own aircraft.... VERY FEW....

I build my own aircraft, because I enjoy it. It is the artisan in me. Does that mean one needs to build their own aircraft to enjoy the sport? No. There are building competitions, but they are not a requirement, just means that one who does not build doesn't participate in those. So, the main thing is that you are enjoying what you are doing.


Nothing like toy plane builders with their little toy glue bottles and little toy toolkits! I have not built one yet, maybe one of these days. I looked at kits and WOW was I surprised at the cost. They were priced way more than I ever expected.

Hottest thread on RCU - goes to show you what entertains us

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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/30/2012 11:41 AM   
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ORIGINAL: Rob2160 How many REAL Pilots build their own aircraft.... VERY FEW....

I build my own aircraft, because I enjoy it. It is the artisan in me. Does that mean one needs to build their own aircraft to enjoy the sport? No. There are building competitions, but they are not a requirement, just means that one who does not build doesn't participate in those. So, the main thing is that you are enjoying what you are doing.


I totally agree, and this hobby is different things to different people. I had a friend at school who LOVED to build, he even designed his own gliders from scratch and built them beautifully, they were true works of art and something to be admired.  I was in absolute awe and respect of his talent, but at the end of the day.. I don't enjoy this part of the hobby, I admire those who can build a superb flying machine from scratch.  Enjoy what makes you happy, but please don't discredit those in this hobby who can't build a work of art, and just want to enjoy flying..

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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/30/2012 11:42 AM   
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ORIGINAL: Rob2160 How many REAL Pilots build their own aircraft.... VERY FEW....

I build my own aircraft, because I enjoy it. It is the artisan in me. Does that mean one needs to build their own aircraft to enjoy the sport? No. There are building competitions, but they are not a requirement, just means that one who does not build doesn't participate in those. So, the main thing is that you are enjoying what you are doing.


Nothing like toy plane builders with their little toy glue bottles and little toy toolkits! I have not built one yet, maybe one of these days. I looked at kits and WOW was I surprised at the cost. They were priced way more than I ever expected.

Hottest thread on RCU - goes to show you what entertains us


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RE: R/C Airplanes are not toys... - 11/30/2012 3:13 PM   
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Status: offline 		I was telling my younger brother about this toy thing. He give me his take on it. He is a charter boat owner. His boat is his tools. My boat is my toy. He has a Model 19 he likes to shoot from time to time. I have a Model 19 that I am required to shoot twice a year. My Smith is a tool, his is a toy. So I guess all 275 post is just how it is and how we look at it. I almost never agree with Chuck, but I think he is on to something about the guy with the patches.

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