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    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    (even though the above quote couldn't be further from the truth and I suspect it was just a dig that you couldn't resist).
    To be honest it was, I'd like to give you more credit than that but I'm only human and struggling to resist the temptation of becoming a (KB)sheep I will edit the post and retract it.


    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    What am I doing about it? I'm trying to get people talking about the deaths that result from irresponsible behaviour on our roads. If we don't talk about them, nothing is learned and nothing changes.
    There's a little more merit in the results of stunting than there is in drunk driving(like that's not causing deaths anymore despite being socially unacceptable), though the road is not the place for both, equally.

    Fair enough, but I would urge you to consult with local riding instructors, the people who organise the Streetwise? courses, ACC and various other interested parties.
    You may have taken this path but as I have no idea I can only go on what I see here, words on a server.

    Unfortunatley the timing of your cause may be it's biggest downfall, people are getting sick of big brother telling them how to live and it's my feeling that stunters already demonstrate that real attitude and I'm sure some of the exchanges that have occured on here only add to the ferver that their stunts are performed, still you've got a long term plan so all the best.

    As good as your efforts turn out to be I still don't think you will eliminate the fact that people will use the roads as playgrounds.

    Those who are wise don't want innocent and unaware little kids to play on the road so they build them playgrounds....



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    Quote Originally Posted by Katman View Post
    Aerobatics is quite different. They are done in as controlled an environment as possible and if a pilot is seen to be performing stunts irresponsibly with total disregard for others they will be in a power of shit (as I'm sure you're well aware).
    Sorry the difference is what? Some of those fines if the police charge you could be considered a "power of shit", potentially the same loss of licence applies, or of course the death of the pilot and or innocent bystanders.
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    Well for starters, there are designated practice areas where you can go to polish your aerobatic skills, that other aircraft stay away from. A bit like taking your stunting practice to the track really.
    The whole point of this thread is "take it to the controlled environment" which is the bit you have ignored.
    Aerobatting is permitted in general aviation space, but one of the first drills you perform before commencing a manoeuvre is to check that there's no-one else around - exactly the opposite of what this thread is about.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Bass View Post
    Well for starters, there are designated practice areas where you can go to polish your aerobatic skills, that other aircraft stay away from. A bit like taking your stunting practice to the track really.
    Yeap, and anyone wishing to practice said skills only has to fly to said area, announce their presence and check for other users, try that on a track.

    Quote Originally Posted by Bass View Post
    The whole point of this thread is "take it to the controlled environment" which is the bit you have ignored.
    Nope not ignored at all, hell its one of the best things that has been said, stunting is fine in time and place, the highway is not the place, perhaps if you read the whole thread.

    Quote Originally Posted by Bass View Post
    Aerobatting is permitted in general aviation space, but one of the first drills you perform before commencing a manoeuvre is to check that there's no-one else around - exactly the opposite of what this thread is about.
    ??? several folks including myself have mentioned things like time and place, I guess you did not get that.
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    Did Dipshit and Katman have a civil union or something?

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    Quote Originally Posted by JMemonic View Post
    Yeap, and anyone wishing to practice said skills only has to fly to said area, announce their presence and check for other users, try that on a track.
    Have been to several "stunt only" sessions at the track. It worked quite well.
    I don't think that anyone is seriously suggesting trying it during a race.



    Quote Originally Posted by JMemonic View Post
    Nope not ignored at all, hell its one of the best things that has been said, stunting is fine in time and place, the highway is not the place, perhaps if you read the whole thread.



    ??? several folks including myself have mentioned things like time and place, I guess you did not get that.
    Yes I got that (and commend it), I just didn't see (and still don't) how you can compare "irresponsible" motorcycling with aerobatics - one of the most controlled and regulated activities that I know of.
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    I find the best place to do wheelies are

    Outside girls high schools.
    near construction workers
    and out side hospitals.
    Then I could get a Kb Tshirt, move to Timaru and become a full time crossdressing faggot

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    Aerobatics ? Now we're talkin lol just so happens there's a bit of air space out here on the coast where low flying and such is allowed !
    Was about 10 yr ago i made up my mind to start doin shit that scared me (was bored shitless) so went down the local airport to see about throwin myself out of a perfectly good plane !
    Unfortunately they had stopped that here in pram, but the young pilot i was talking to piped up and said, ya ever tried aerobatics, well nah hello !
    Hours flying later, i looked like a dog with my head out the cesna's window ! Wasn't the Aerobatics, but he was starting out as a top dresser so showed me a few dressing passes lol that brought on a tinge of green !~
    But again, a designated area !
    Bling to you Sully, almost wish i had more organisation skills and more nice ashfelt areas to hire, borrow or whatever ! I might even be tempted to go talk to the council !
    Edit ; I i were allowed to bling ya again !
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