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pnicholson

Joined: 04 Jun 2011
Posts: 46

Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 6:53 am Post subject: airshow comments

I was recently at an air-show; my CJ staged on the grass next to three

Harvards that were giving flights etc.

I always assumed that any air-show attendee would be enthusiastic

about all planes. What amazed me however, where the number of “stupid

Chinese plane”  “I wouldn’t effin fly in that effin plane if you paid

me” comments.  Is this normal or simply the result of where I live 

Has anyone else experienced remarks like these?  Should I hurry up and

paint roundels on it before someone blows it up??

byronmfox(at)gmail.com
Guest

Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 7:20 am Post subject: airshow comments

I've never had that reaction to our CJ, Philip, at least not within earshot. People tend to be curious and a bit bemused.



We're all aware, however, that we occupy the back row against the fence at OSH. We're at the bottom of the warbird pecking order in the minds of many. That view tends to change when the cost of ownership gets explored. 



In a free country, folks are entitled to be just as stupid as they choose. Screw 'em! :0)



..Blitz



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On Jul 21, 2012, at 7:51 AM, Philip Nicholson <pednicholson(at)gmail.com> wrote:



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 I was recently at an air-show; my CJ staged on the grass next to three

 Harvards that were giving flights etc.

 I always assumed that any air-show attendee would be enthusiastic

 about all planes. What amazed me however, where the number of â€œstupid

 Chinese planeâ€  â€œI wouldnâ€™t effin fly in that effin plane if you paid

 meâ€ comments.  Is this normal or simply the result of where I live 

 Has anyone else experienced remarks like these?  Should I hurry up and

 paint roundels on it before someone blows it up??

mark.bitterlich(at)navy.m
Guest

Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 7:51 am Post subject: airshow comments

I believe that such feelings are universal, as I have heard the same comments from people who owns Yak's and CJ's concerning those that fly Cessna "Spam Cans".   Continues with people who fly formation and those that do not.  And those that fly aerobatics and those that do not.  

 

Pretty much human nature.  

 

I'd love to own a T-6, (or Harvard) and have approached owners to ask questions and have sometimes been treated pretty darn poorly.  Of course it helps to know I can spank their butt in a dogfight.    

 

This even continues to guys I see fly to a big air show in "whatever" and are there only for the free gas, and giving "media rides".  Once that is over with,  they zoom out in formation rather than stay for the "Static Display" portion.  

 

Lots of ego involved and if you stop and think about it, some jealousy too!  You're airplane can do just about everything theirs can and much more cheaply.  Hence their comments.  

 

Thick skin, BIG SMILE, ignore it.  

 

Good advice, hard to do......  best of luck. 

 

Mark Bitterlich

 



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From: owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com on behalf of Philip Nicholson

Sent: Sat 7/21/2012 10:51 AM

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Subject: airshow comments






I was recently at an air-show; my CJ staged on the grass next to three

Harvards that were giving flights etc.

I always assumed that any air-show attendee would be enthusiastic

about all planes. What amazed me however, where the number of "stupid

Chinese plane"  "I wouldn't effin fly in that effin plane if you paid

me" comments.  Is this normal or simply the result of where I live 

Has anyone else experienced remarks like these?  Should I hurry up and

paint roundels on it before someone blows it up??

wlannon(at)shaw.ca
Guest

Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 8:06 am Post subject: airshow comments

Phil;



You must be located somewhere in the far East like maybe Ontario, where 

ignorance is bliss.  You need to move to BC where CJ's and Harvards get 

along just fine.



Walt



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mark.bitterlich(at)navy.m
Guest

Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 8:21 am Post subject: airshow comments

Walt, want a new neighbor?   

 

Mark

 



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From: owner-yak-list-server(at)matronics.com on behalf of Walter Lannon

Sent: Sat 7/21/2012 12:03 PM

To: yak-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Re: airshow comments






Phil;



You must be located somewhere in the far East like maybe Ontario, where

ignorance is bliss.  You need to move to BC where CJ's and Harvards get

along just fine.



Walt



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brian(at)lloyd.com
Guest

Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:26 am Post subject: airshow comments

On Saturday, July 21, 2012, Philip Nicholson  wrote:

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		  --> Yak-List message posted by: Philip Nicholson <[url=javascript:;]pednicholson(at)gmail.com[/url]>

  

 I was recently at an air-show; my CJ staged on the grass next to three

 Harvards that were giving flights etc.

 I always assumed that any air-show attendee would be enthusiastic

 about all planes. What amazed me however, where the number of “stupid

 Chinese plane”  “I wouldn’t effin fly in that effin plane if you paid

 me” comments.  Is this normal or simply the result of where I live 

 Has anyone else experienced remarks like these?  Should I hurry up and

 paint roundels on it before someone blows it up?? 	




Human nature. We all want to feel superior somehow and doing it by superficialities is simpler than doing it by substance. The people of competence who really matter won't talk that way and you will enjoy their company. 

 



Every airplane presents its own unique challenges to fly to its limits, even the lowly C-150. Kudos to the person who recognizes this and steps up to the challenge. 

"I never met an airplane I didn't like."

 



-- 

Brian Lloyd, WB6RQN/J79BPL

3191 Western Dr.

Cameron Park, CA 95682

brian(at)lloyd.com (brian(at)lloyd.com)

+1.767.617.1365 (Dominica)

 +1.916.877.5067 (USA)



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markdavis(at)wbsnet.org
Guest

Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 9:33 am Post subject: airshow comments

Tell the morons we won the Cold War, so we now can use the former bad guys 

military aircraft as toys.   "To the victors........."



Mark Davis

N44YK



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czech6(at)mesanetworks.ne
Guest

Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 10:54 am Post subject: airshow comments

Peepee envy



Bill



On Jul 21, 2012, at 12:31 PM, "Mark Davis" <markdavis(at)wbsnet.org> wrote:



[quote] 

 

 Tell the morons we won the Cold War, so we now can use the former bad guys military aircraft as toys.   "To the victors........."

 

 Mark Davis

 N44YK

 

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markdavis(at)wbsnet.org
Guest

Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 11:26 am Post subject: airshow comments

Very Freudian observation Dawg.  Didn't sleep through your psych classes like me?



Mark Davis

N44YK

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viperdoc(at)mindspring.co
Guest

Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 1:38 pm Post subject: airshow comments

Prop your feet up on their bar. Fondle their ladies and tell them we won the WAR so that's why you're playing with their toys!

If they can't fathom that tell 'em... ESAD!

Doc



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On Jul 21, 2012, at 2:23 PM, "Mark Davis" <markdavis(at)wbsnet.org> wrote:



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 Very Freudian observation Dawg.  Didn't sleep through your psych classes like me?

 

 Mark Davis

 N44YK

 

 

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hess737(at)aol.com
Guest

Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 1:47 pm Post subject: airshow comments

Never had that although rest of Warbirds community used to act like we were 3rd class citizens. 



Rich Hess



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On Jul 21, 2012, at 10:51 AM, Philip Nicholson <pednicholson(at)gmail.com> wrote:



 	  Quote: 	
		   

 

 I was recently at an air-show; my CJ staged on the grass next to three

 Harvards that were giving flights etc.

 I always assumed that any air-show attendee would be enthusiastic

 about all planes. What amazed me however, where the number of â€œstupid

 Chinese planeâ€  â€œI wouldnâ€™t effin fly in that effin plane if you paid

 meâ€ comments.  Is this normal or simply the result of where I live 

 Has anyone else experienced remarks like these?  Should I hurry up and

 paint roundels on it before someone blows it up??

czech6(at)mesanetworks.ne
Guest

Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 2:42 pm Post subject: airshow comments

We out number the warbirds. Let's just take over



Bill



On Jul 21, 2012, at 4:39 PM, Richard Hess <hess737(at)aol.com> wrote:



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 Never had that although rest of Warbirds community used to act like we were 3rd class citizens. 

 

 Rich Hess

 

 Sent from my iPhone

 

 On Jul 21, 2012, at 10:51 AM, Philip Nicholson <pednicholson(at)gmail.com> wrote:

 

> 

> 

> I was recently at an air-show; my CJ staged on the grass next to three

> Harvards that were giving flights etc.

> I always assumed that any air-show attendee would be enthusiastic

> about all planes. What amazed me however, where the number of â€œstupid

> Chinese planeâ€  â€œI wouldnâ€™t effin fly in that effin plane if you paid

> meâ€ comments.  Is this normal or simply the result of where I live 

> Has anyone else experienced remarks like these?  Should I hurry up and

> paint roundels on it before someone blows it up??

> 

> 

> 

> 

>

viperdoc(at)mindspring.co
Guest

Posted: Sat Jul 21, 2012 3:20 pm Post subject: airshow comments

I'm with you Brian. Some are just But Uglier than others!

Doc



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On Jul 21, 2012, at 12:23 PM, Brian Lloyd <brian(at)lloyd.com (brian(at)lloyd.com)>



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"I never met an airplane I didn't like."



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keithmckinley

Joined: 11 Aug 2008
Posts: 434

Posted: Sat Jul 28, 2012 11:21 am Post subject: Re: airshow comments

MY favorite is Wall Mart Warbird!



Btw, when you hear those comments and feel a need to respond, ask them what airplane they own. Otherwise enjoy the show and the free gas.

Pete Fowler

Joined: 07 Jul 2009
Posts: 76
Location: California

Posted: Sun Jul 29, 2012 8:36 am Post subject: Re: airshow comments

I have to say that I haven't had much of that. I've displayed at the MCAS Miramar air show, the Chino Planes of Fame Airshow and a number of others. Often sharing the ramp with far more interesting and exotic stuff.



Chinese people are fascinated and ask all sorts of questions and I seem to spend a ton of time explaining the plane and particularly the gill shutters and its history to curious aircraft enthusiasts.



I've heard a few off-putting comments but the vast majority of people seem interested and I even drew a crowd at Chino when I departed despite being surrounded by Mustangs, Spitfires and the like.

skidmk

Joined: 19 Nov 2007
Posts: 171
Location: Ottawa, Ontario

Posted: Tue Jul 31, 2012 11:42 am Post subject: Re: airshow comments

Hey Phil,, don't sweat it.  Most of the tards come out and need to talk poop to amaze their small brains and big egos.



My tried and true Ontario response,  I just smile and invite them to lick the paint.  then they can KMA!!



Keith's is good too... oh? what kind of plane do you own?  nothing... aw gee, 



Mike

c-ftgz



besides, when I finish training ya next week,,,they'll all think you da man



HAHAH

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