I think gasoline powered airplanes sound great; not like a chain saw at all. And while I will admit that I have a couple of little electric planes to fly while drinking beer as the sun sets, in general I don't like electric airplanes at all. Real airplanes make noise!!
I'll comment before someone jumps in about the "beer comment". I fly either alone or with one other person, in remote areas; usually deserted beaches. No chance of hurting someone else or their property... Additionally, we only drink beer while flying the little park flyers, not when we've got the "real airplanes" going.
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