Steve's 737 approved by local police..

[Gsey]

only if your building a replica sidewinder to go along with it

Gary

[airsideservicesltd.]

Five young arab chaps have been visiting our establishment for some time now. Never bothered with learning the landing side of things though.

[Westozy]

Five young arab chaps have been visiting our establishment for some time now. Never bothered with learning the landing side of things though.

LOL, beat me too it! It had to come from an Aussie

[Tomlin]

Five young arab chaps have been visiting our establishment for some time now. Never bothered with learning the landing side of things though.

THAT's the kind of stuff that should be checked into.

Joe, Yes I know your line of work (and sorry for the misspelling of 'warrant', I was in a hurry guy!) and I have LOTS of contacts in LE, government, and a close friend who's an ATF agent. Yes, I realize what's going on. But as jabomeister said, this seems to be a bit of overstepping. Dont get confused- I totally support the war, and certainly anything anti-terror. I just think that post-911 frenzy has been used inappropriately. Your work at the airport is certainly appreciated, and Im glad that you are fortunate enough to have been given only 1 order in the case you mention. Too bad that's not the case for our borders when the Mexican army comes across escorting illegals.

Anyhow, this thread is creeping into political, and Im sorry if it's a violation of any forum rules. I just dont like seeing where the honest citizen is watched when the powers that be have all the info that they do at their disposal.

To those working to keep the honest person safe- keep up the Good work!

[David Rogers]

No to "normal" people we look like fruits! You should see peoples expressions when I say what my hobby is but that does not compare to when I show them the cockpit.... Hmm is that a guy in a white coat at my door? Nice jacket he has there for me, but why are the arms so long?

I get exactly the same reaction Bob!

....especially at work. I made the mistake of telling a a colleague at work about it, and now I get a lot of ribbing! "have a nice weekend, you going anywhere or just sitting in your cockpit all weekend?" .....

It's all good fun though.

Ps must have a uk builders meetup sometime!

Steve

That would be good !

[Geremy Britton]

Ps must have a uk builders meetup sometime!

Steve

I won't object to that! Sharing expertise would be great.

[DAL900]

Joe, Yes I know your line of work (and sorry for the misspelling of 'warrant', I was in a hurry guy!)

Joe.....who is Joe..... Not me. DAL900 is Chuck ( offical "warrant" spell checker, you were not the only one misspelling it :P)

[David Rogers]

Just as a general point, and not trying to act as the nanny but we should appreciate that this is a sensitive subject, where people tend to sit fairly far to one side or the other of the viewpoint. There are lot's of personal factors and life experience that lead someone to hold their certain beliefs on things like this.

We should all show that we're a top gang of blokes (and gals) around here by respecting that other people do not necessarily see the world the same way that we might.

One person may say "Is is really a big deal.... I'd welcome the Police here", but the fact is that to some people things like this ARE a big deal..... they're not just the same as you, but being petty ...... everyone has different experiences. I'll be candid and tell you that I had a negative experience with the Police in my area of the UK, it was pretty awful and I would point out that it was not related to my doing anything wrong or illegal in any form ! ........it was more down to bad practices and a lack of insight by the Police. But it did change my outlook, not that I hate all Police or anything silly like that, I simply reserve my right not to have close dealings and contact with the Police, and while I am a law abiding citizen, I expect to be able to exercise that right !

Of course same goes the other way - if you work hard in Law Enforcement and are a decent cop who respects people and doesn't see their position as a power trip, you are entitled to your beliefs and to personally think there is nothing uncomfortable, invasive, or frightening about having the Police turn up to see your home cockpit. Works both ways.

Let's remember that these things can explode quite easily, and hopefully avoid insulting eachother ..........

.......let's also remember that there may (and most likely are) people of Arab origin that partake in this forum, and I personally think the coment about the Arabs learning to fly was a little close to being offensive.

I hate political correctness gone mad too, but would everyone around here be happy with off the cuff jokes about "Arrogant, loud yanks", "stuck up pompous British", "thick Irish (and Canadian)" and "Australian criminals"!)" ....... let's not forget "greasy mexicans and Italians" and "Smelly Frogs (French!)" .......

Before I get virtually lynched, the point I'm making is that stereotypes exist for all races and nationalities but they are usually untrue, or at the very least apply to the minority.

I really hate the expression "Just my 2 cents", so instead I'll say "Just one persons view" !

[Matt Olieman]

Before I get virtually lynched, the point I'm making is that stereotypes exist for all races and nationalities but they are usually untrue, or at the very least apply to the minority.

I really hate the expression "Just my 2 cents", so instead I'll say "Just one persons view" !

David and others, we may not agree on everything, but we all agree on one thing, WE LOVE FLIGHT SIM-ING And that's why we're here

[David Rogers]

David and others, we may not agree on everything, but we all agree on one thing, WE LOVE FLIGHT SIM-ING And that's why we're here

EXACTLY !