Jim Leroy went in today...

"B A R R Y" wrote in message
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On Sun, 29 Jul 2007 12:56:13 -0500, "Jim+Peggy"
wrote:

That means Joe sixpack folks, the NASCAR fans and we all are well aware
what they go to a show to see.

FWIW, I've been to NASCAR Winston and Nextel Cup events that featured
aerobatics as an "opening act". Joe doesn't give a crap about
anything with a propeller. They don't even watch the routine.

Joe Sixpack likes jets.

Watch the non-pilots when the Iron Eagles or Patty Wagstaff fly, then
keep watching when a C-5 or FedEx Airbus does a straight and level low
pass, or especially when the military jet teams perform.

Joe is in the porta-potty or the beer tents while the Pitts, Extra,
Sukoi, and Cap models fly...

I contradict myself.. Joe MIGHT watch a C-130 fly over, even though
it's got propellers. G

Interesting. I din't think of that possibility, but it makes a sort of
sense.

Joe Sixpack may be an even smaller bit player than I supposed...

Peter

"Peter Dohm" wrote in message ...

Interesting. I din't think of that possibility, but it makes a sort of
sense.

Joe Sixpack may be an even smaller bit player than I supposed...

Peter



The thing is that RC models do those "3D" routines where they hover and even lower the tail down to the ground, and then
do insane acceleration and rolling and turning. The latest generation of airshow pilot seems to want to mimic that sort
of performance. Pretty amazing to see a Pitts derivative plane break ground and go right in to climbing knife edge
flight. Just as amazing is seeing a Stearman breaking ground and then do a slow roll. I think these folks are doing the
show for the pilots in the crowd. Joe 6pack wants to see the heavy metal and shockwave truck...

In article ,
"Blueskies" wrote:

Just as amazing is seeing a Stearman breaking ground and then do a slow roll.
I think these folks are doing the
show for the pilots in the crowd.

Bob Lycjk (sic) did that in his WACO several years ago and had the
engine quit half way around. Everyone heard it. Bob, being the old pro
that he is, continued the roll, landed and shut down. It was interesting
listening to the conversation on show control when it happened.