Ignorant people who should know better
09-19-2003, 01:58 PM
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ORIGINAL: Goinstraightup
What was he, a test pilot?
What was he, a test pilot?
Here's some info on this incredible guy:
http://www.ksql.com/myriad/inthenews.htm
It's kinda out of date (e.g. it says he has done first flights on 18 new aircraft - that number is now at 61 I believe), but it's an interesting read anyway - as is the link to the story on AAFO.com
Also, Below is a pic I took recently of him going out to fly an aircraft that I think I may have to make an RC model of... the DH Comet:
11-29-2003, 05:35 PM
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Gee whiz ,this is a hum dinger ! I missed this one some how .
Sounds like the LA troopers are GENTLEMEN who exercise a LOT of restraint when dealing with irrational people . I know for a fact up here North of Canada you would likely wake up with a crowd standing around you after a lip job like that !
I would be far too embarrassed to repeat this tale ,let alone POST it > I hope MOST of us would use a bit of tact in a similar situation . [:-]
Sounds like the LA troopers are GENTLEMEN who exercise a LOT of restraint when dealing with irrational people . I know for a fact up here North of Canada you would likely wake up with a crowd standing around you after a lip job like that !
I would be far too embarrassed to repeat this tale ,let alone POST it > I hope MOST of us would use a bit of tact in a similar situation . [:-]
12-03-2003, 06:19 PM
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RE: Ignorant people who should know better
[quote]ORIGINAL: FLYBOY
I had the exact same thing happen when I was stationed in Germany. It was the weekend right after 9/11. I went to the field where I normally flew and there were a whole lot of soldiers on guard duty. I found the Sergeant of the Guard and asked if I could fly. He said sure.
So I fueled up my plane and flew. Now the plane I was flying is small, lightweight and transparent. Here it is in case you're interested and this story is on this web page too.
http://www.airfieldmodels.com/galler...onzo/index.htm
Not too dangerous looking right? Well, about 3 minutes after take-off, an MP vehicle pulls up with it lights and sirens going and demanding that I land. I don't have any issue with any of that. I knew flying would be chancy due to recent events.
BUT... the guy parked right in the middle of the field. I asked him several times to move his vehicle so I could land. He kept saying, "Just land." Dude, I can not land. Your vehicle is in the middle of the runway!
To make it worse, that plane is floater and needs a long, low approach to get down. He never did move his vehicle, so my only option was to make a low pass over it and dive my plane into the ground. Then there was the Spanish Inquisition and then I went home and started flying at a German club after that.
Originally posted by Ross Kean
well said. There are 2 things I don't really understand. When you walk up to someone obviously flying a model plane, why would you position yourself between that person and the plane? Even if you know nothing you would think that common sense dictates not to do that.
well said. There are 2 things I don't really understand. When you walk up to someone obviously flying a model plane, why would you position yourself between that person and the plane? Even if you know nothing you would think that common sense dictates not to do that.
So I fueled up my plane and flew. Now the plane I was flying is small, lightweight and transparent. Here it is in case you're interested and this story is on this web page too.
http://www.airfieldmodels.com/galler...onzo/index.htm
Not too dangerous looking right? Well, about 3 minutes after take-off, an MP vehicle pulls up with it lights and sirens going and demanding that I land. I don't have any issue with any of that. I knew flying would be chancy due to recent events.
BUT... the guy parked right in the middle of the field. I asked him several times to move his vehicle so I could land. He kept saying, "Just land." Dude, I can not land. Your vehicle is in the middle of the runway!
To make it worse, that plane is floater and needs a long, low approach to get down. He never did move his vehicle, so my only option was to make a low pass over it and dive my plane into the ground. Then there was the Spanish Inquisition and then I went home and started flying at a German club after that.
Sold ur stuff yet?? or are you still hiding[&o]
01-02-2004, 10:32 PM
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RE: Ignorant people who should know better
As a retired Law Enforcement Suprvisor I LOVED IT. All to often people do these things and really do not have to answer for them. In this case JUSTICE HAS BEEN DONE!!!!!!!!
"HAVE A NICE DAY".[:@]
"HAVE A NICE DAY".[:@]
