Traveller wrote:Incredible that in times of so called cut backs the MOD (RAF mainly) continue to paint aircraft in certain schemes. The odd tail I can support. An entire twin commuter aircraft I cannot. Utter waste of money though I would like to know what the cost is of painting aircraft of this or fighter size.
Happy for the pilots and those that seem over-excited on here about it, but it's a beer break for me also.
Traveller wrote:Incredible that in times of so called cut backs the MOD (RAF mainly) continue to paint aircraft in certain schemes. The odd tail I can support. An entire twin commuter aircraft I cannot. Utter waste of money though I would like to know what the cost is of painting aircraft of this or fighter size.
PeterR wrote:The cost of special paint schemes for RAF aircraft doesn't come from the defence budget. They are either paid for from SIF fundraising or sponsored by industry.
GertrudetheMerciless wrote:It's just a stop-gap until the Grob 120TP display arrives on the scene.
Brevet Cable wrote:Would it actually be a paint-job , though ?
I'd have thought a vinyl overlay would be more likely ( seem to recall it's much cheaper than a repaint )
capercaillie wrote:Wissam24 wrote:Rampvan wrote:Stratofreighter wrote:138EAW wrote:45(R) have posted a few ideas for the centenary / display scheme
They are also conducting a poll on the twitter feed https://twitter.com/RAFKingAir
Less than 19 hours left to vote through
https://twitter.com/RAFKingAir/status/6 ... 9455273986
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Why cant we just have normal one.....why does eerything have to be completely over the top paint wise before people get excited about it ??
Because 45 squadron want to do something commemorate the fact that they've existed for an entire century.
And we've had a standard one display in the past for several years, so why does everything have to be the same.........yawn! Next ridiculous question.
I dont think it does personally.G-CVIX wrote:Looking forward to the return!
On another note, why would anyone care when you go to the toilet? Surely this particular brand of snobbery can be kept to oneself? It's not unheard of for pilots of display aircraft to have a browse of these forum's and it just isn't necessary to publicly state that you think a certain act is lunch or toilet hour, or whatever.
jon93 wrote:I for one thoroughly enjoyed the King Air display when it was around (nothing beats a good Khe Sanh approach) and look forward to seeing it return. I've never had a toilet break aircraft, probably down to the fact I go before and after the flying display and not in between.
n0143773 wrote:Just to be clear, the definition of 'snob' is as follows:
A person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and looks down on those regarded as socially inferior:
Alanko wrote:n0143773 wrote:Besides, if you are spending more than a couple of minutes in the toilet you might have some sort of medical issue that needs taken care of.
Admittedly, I wouldn't do it at an airshow thoughAlanko wrote:n0143773 wrote:Just to be clear, the definition of 'snob' is as follows:
A person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and looks down on those regarded as socially inferior:
That is but one definition. The simple definition of snobbery, via Merriam Webster, is: "the behavior or attitude of people who think they are better than other people."
In this case you, or whoever, feels that an RAF King Air display is not worthy of your/their attention or time, and that you, or they, would better spend the time evacuating your/their bowels; intentionally crude imagery to further drive home the message that the display is of little or no significance.
Besides, if you are spending more than a couple of minutes in the toilet you might have some sort of medical issue that needs taken care of.
n0143773 wrote:Despite your rather protracted reply, you still fail to demonstrate that I am a snob.
The definition that you have searched for yourself, to try and prove a point, still doesn't fit. Stating that I will visit the toilet during the King Air display in no way says 'I am better than other people'. It only confirms that I have no interest in watching a King Air display, which has absolutely no relation, either directly or indirectly, to any other person(s) whatsoever. Thus, you can not say I am a snob.
You have no right to label me a snob, as you have no evidence to demonstrate that is the case.
Sundowner wrote:Well, at least while you folks bugger off to the bog or where ever it'll free up some space for the rest of us, take your time , don't rush back.
n0143773 wrote:G-CVIX wrote:Looking forward to the return!
On another note, why would anyone care when you go to the toilet? Surely this particular brand of snobbery can be kept to oneself? It's not unheard of for pilots of display aircraft to have a browse of these forum's and it just isn't necessary to publicly state that you think a certain act is lunch or toilet hour, or whatever.
Just to be clear, the definition of 'snob' is as follows:
A person with an exaggerated respect for high social position or wealth who seeks to associate with social superiors and looks down on those regarded as socially inferior:
My question to you: I confirmed that whilst this particular act is on, I shall be in the toilet. How does that make me a snob, in any way, shape or form? I think you'll find it doesn't. Go swallow a dictionary - you might educate yourself on the correct use of the English language.
Back on topic - if they paint the King Air in the camo scheme, I might try and go to a urinal with a window - that way I can see the scheme, and take a leak, at the same time.
