If people want to listen to air traffic control on air band radios that is their choice, to inflict it on everyone else is unacceptable when an ear piece can be used. If someone was there blasting out radio one would that be acceptable? Most people use an ear pieces to listen to ATC which is very considerate, having it blasting out destroys the atmosphere and ambiance and is completely out of context with the historic aircraft that your viewing. If someone is trying to listen to or record the sound It equates to answering a mobile phone in a Cinema or Theatre. Even the commentators stated they were cutting down on the chat so the aircraft could be heard.
I guess some people are more considerate than others.
Whilst doing some videoing for the first time in many years in the FOTFC enclosure, a guy I got talking to who was taking pictures, apologised for the noise his camera was making, hoping it would not spoil the sound on the video.
I said it was not a problem, as there will no doubt be people talking, wind noise, the PA etc. on there anyway, and it was not a professional production!
We also at times kept asking and checking that we were not in each others way, so it was all nice and civil, and what an airshow should be about. 🙂
I think the trouble is when filming or taking pictures at these events as members of the crowd, you have to accept that you will have unwanted noise, peoples heads etc. to contend with, along with rude and discourteous people at times. (Unless of course you can get an isolated spot or are in position were none of this is an issue – so preferably the other side of the fence!)
Btw, nice video of the P-26 Malcolm.
Cheers
Paul
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