You mean six or seven people carrying on a perpetual crusade for a ‘level playing field’ and the other several thousand getting on and discussing aviation?

Good point well made.

Moggy

Well said Moggy. 🙂

I will stick up for Todays Pilot as without it I dont think I would have even considered the thought of going for my PPL ( not that I am yet but I’ve taken a few flights with a view to when the money situation is better ). The ‘other’ mags were always very much a closed door you read them and they presumed you knew everything, not very inviting. Perhaps they are not the best read for pilots but it’s the best for people thinking of taking flying up. Having said that it has been getting a bit weak lately as they ran out of things to do but as you say back on track know. Just my 5 pence worth.

When we voted the moderators in we obviously did not expect this situation to occur, and when authority of any kind has no popular support, it is surely untenable? Regular (annual?) elections would go a long way towards bringing back a popular mandate for those entrusted with smoothing the waters

I was thinking along the same lines Damien.

JDK and Jeepman I agree with your posts.

As JDK has said ‘one earns respect by one’s own behaviour’. Acting like kids squabbling because you don’t get your own way does no one any good. Can we not put this all to bed know and just get on with what were supposed to be here for? If all this winds you up to much perhaps this forum is playing to much of a role in your life? I thought all this had been put behind us a little while ago.

In my opinon there was no need for Steve to post his thread in the first place it would have been better sent out in a PM to those who had contacted him. All it could do is stir up old arguments which it has done. Nothing personal just my opinon. Moderators feel free to moderate this last bit if you like.

The Lightning is I believe the true record holder because as you say it gets there the quickest in full service fit. The only way the F15 could beat it was to strip the airframe and teather the aircraft to the runway and then release it with an explosive bolt – cheating in my book.

It was still there last year and I havent heard anything about it going anywere since so I guess it still is there. Anyone live near Chelmsford and can confirm?

Anyone know which Chipmunk they used and what happened to it?

I just cant believe this.

I only met Steve a couple of times but you couldn’t wish to meet a nicer bloke. Geniune, warm, funny and level headed. The world is a worser place for his passing. My sincere condolences go out to Haydn, Julie and his family.