kallend 2,174 #1 August 31, 2004 Got a letter from the FBI today. I'm secretary of one of the largest model airplane clubs in the country. The letter was to request our club's assistance in identifying terrorist threats. We have to look out for people who spend a lot of money on R/C airplanes, people who have large airplanes capable of carrying payloads, and people who have lots of R/C airplanes. Sounds like most of our members. Also sounds like RON.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #2 August 31, 2004 Didn't we discuss a couple of years back how anyone with the skills to make a "large" model airplane probably also had the skills to make a "small" guided missle?quade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AggieDave 6 #3 August 31, 2004 Ha...hahaha...Bwaahahahahahaha That's pretty sad, although possible. And I thought you made a copy of Dirty Dancing when you rented it.--"When I die, may I be surrounded by scattered chrome and burning gasoline." Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,174 #4 September 1, 2004 QuoteDidn't we discuss a couple of years back how anyone with the skills to make a "large" model airplane probably also had the skills to make a "small" guided missle? I don't know about "anyone", but some could. The guidance system is more challenging than the airframe unless the target is within a half mile or so. PS the avatar is one of my RC planes.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
quade 4 #5 September 1, 2004 Quote The guidance system is more challenging than the airframe unless the target is within a half mile or so. http://www.interestingprojects.com/cruisemissile/diary.shtmlquade - The World's Most Boring Skydiver Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo 0 #6 September 1, 2004 QuoteSounds like most of our members. Also sounds like RON. Tell us the truth, Professor; you've been waiting for this day for a long time, haven't you? - Jim"Like" - The modern day comma Good bye, my friends. You are missed. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #7 September 1, 2004 But does he have any little henchmen running around doing his bidding, catering to his every whim? Wait, he has all those brainwashed little grad students.... It's true, he's an evil Professor.... Sherlock Holmes, Ausin Powers, Kennedy the dz.com poster.... The banes of evil masterminds everywhere. witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peacefuljeffrey 0 #8 September 1, 2004 QuoteBut does he have any little henchmen running around doing his bidding, catering to his every whim? Wait, he has all those brainwashed little grad students.... It's true, he's an evil Professor.... Sherlock Holmes, Ausin Powers, Kennedy the dz.com poster.... The banes of evil masterminds everywhere. You forgot... the Batman! --Jeffrey "With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest #9 September 1, 2004 QuoteBut does he have any little henchmen running around doing his bidding, catering to his every whim? Wait, he has all those brainwashed little grad students.... It's true, he's an evil Professor.... Sherlock Holmes, Austin Powers, Kennedy the dz.com poster.... The banes of evil masterminds everywhere. Don't forget the sharks with lasers... mh . Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #10 September 1, 2004 I didn't forget the caped crusader. I just couldn't think of any of his foes being doctors or professors (excluding that stupid tv episode with Tut). Was Freeze?witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peacefuljeffrey 0 #11 September 1, 2004 QuoteQuoteBut does he have any little henchmen running around doing his bidding, catering to his every whim? Wait, he has all those brainwashed little grad students.... It's true, he's an evil Professor.... Sherlock Holmes, Austin Powers, Kennedy the dz.com poster.... The banes of evil masterminds everywhere. Don't forget the sharks with lasers... mh . Different milieu, but, don't forget the dogs with bees in their mouths, and when they bark they shoot bees at you! --Jeffrey "With tha thoughts of a militant mind... Hard line, hard line after hard line!" Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,174 #12 September 1, 2004 QuoteBut does he have any little henchmen running around doing his bidding, catering to his every whim? Wait, he has all those brainwashed little grad students.... It's true, he's an evil Professor.... Sherlock Holmes, Ausin Powers, Kennedy the dz.com poster.... The banes of evil masterminds everywhere. Goshdarnit! I've been busted!... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #13 September 1, 2004 QuoteGoshdarnit! I've been busted! read as "curses, foiled again!" witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #14 September 1, 2004 QuoteGot a letter from the FBI today... Welcome to the world of government suspicion, just like that felt by gun owners, who are always under attack for the perfectly innocent hardware they own, and the sport use of that hardware. Between your RC aircraft and your rocket motors, you could be considered a potential terrorist! Maybe some legislation will be necessary, to register owners of RC aircraft. That should solve all the potential problems. California is on the verge of banning .50 caliber target rifles, even though not a single crime has ever been committed with them. So don't think that just because no one has ever used an RC aircraft in a crime before, that you are safe. All it takes is for some nutball politicians to get all worked up, and mountains will be built out of molehills. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcrocker 0 #15 September 1, 2004 QuotePS the avatar is one of my RC planes. Can you make one big enough to jump out of? Now, THAT! would be impressive Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #16 September 1, 2004 QuoteQuotePS the avatar is one of my RC planes. Can you make one big enough to jump out of? Now, THAT! would be impressive Don't answer that. He's an FBI snitch!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #17 September 1, 2004 be careful, they want to level a city block, no a few city blocks, no... THEY WANT TO LEVEL THE WHOLE CITY!!! WON'T SOMEONE PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!!witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #18 September 1, 2004 Quotebe careful, they want to level a city block, no a few city blocks, no... THEY WANT TO LEVEL THE WHOLE CITY!!! WON'T SOMEONE PLEASE THINK OF THE CHILDREN!!! That's the spirit. All we gotta do is demonize RC aircraft, in order to terrify the general public. Whip up some good 'ol hysteria, and then demand that our politicians act before it's too late. .50 caliber target rifles: "These high-power weapons of war can destroy a helicopter from a mile away!" RC aircraft: "These precision-guided remotely-operated aircraft can deliver a lethal payload of high explosives sufficient to wipe out an elementary school classroom full of children!" Lions and tigers and RC aircraft, oh my! Save the Children: Ban RC Aircraft! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
christelsabine 1 #19 September 1, 2004 Quote .50 caliber target rifles: "These high-power weapons of war can destroy a helicopter from a mile away!" RC aircraft: "These precision-guided remotely-operated aircraft can deliver a lethal payload of high explosives sufficient to wipe out an elementary school classroom full of children!" Isn't that nice, here comes John Rich again with the absolute necessary information, what it needs "to wipe out an elementary school classroom full of children!" You are the man, the man with the knowledge! Calibres, explosives: Every thread has its direct connections to those details. You will find them, no doubt. Disgusting, especially on present circumstances. dudeist skydiver # 3105 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,174 #20 September 1, 2004 QuoteQuote .50 caliber target rifles: "These high-power weapons of war can destroy a helicopter from a mile away!" RC aircraft: "These precision-guided remotely-operated aircraft can deliver a lethal payload of high explosives sufficient to wipe out an elementary school classroom full of children!" Isn't that nice, here comes John Rich again with the absolute necessary information, what it needs "to wipe out an elementary school classroom full of children!" You are the man, the man with the knowledge! Calibres, explosives: Every thread has its direct connections to those details. You will find them, no doubt. Disgusting, especially on present circumstances. Every dollar spent on a useless feelgood security "precaution" is a dollar less that is available for real security. John Rich is right, strange as that may seem.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
miked10270 0 #21 September 1, 2004 So John... What you've gotta identify is folk who want to learn to fly R/C planes but aren't all that interested in landing them...!! Mike. PS. Like your new Avatar... NICE BEAVER! Taking the piss out of the FrenchAmericans since before it was fashionable. Prenait la pisse hors du FrançaisCanadiens méridionaux puisqu'avant lui à la mode. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kennedy 0 #22 September 2, 2004 What's your problem? The governmentis looking into RC aircraft enthusiasts becuase it has gotten out of hand, just the way it treats firearms enthusiasts. John is drawing the parallel between the two. Guns are demonized and accused of being able to do things they can't. RC aircraft are next.witty subliminal message Guard your honor, let your reputation fall where it will, and outlast the bastards. 1* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kallend 2,174 #23 September 2, 2004 QuoteWhat's your problem? The governmentis looking into RC aircraft enthusiasts becuase it has gotten out of hand, just the way it treats firearms enthusiasts. John is drawing the parallel between the two. Guns are demonized and accused of being able to do things they can't. RC aircraft are next. Someone owes beer. You, me, John R. and PK all seem to agree on something.... The only sure way to survive a canopy collision is not to have one. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhillyKev 0 #24 September 2, 2004 QuoteSomeone owes beer. You, me, John R. and PK all seem to agree on something. Reminds me of the time I saw 2 Starbucks directly across the street from each other. It was like I reached the singularity at the center of the universe. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
rhino 0 #25 September 2, 2004 C4 isn't very heavy at all. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
