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TS Flightlines 08-26-2013 08:52 AM

Turbo---I like the armed guard thing. Or maybe some one like Bill Goldberg or Brian Urlacker to watch over things.

ppilotmike 08-26-2013 09:12 AM

Poison/Pesticide Type sign...?
 
I know the signs people put in their yards about recently sprayed pesticides definitely keep people (and pets) out. Perhaps a sign proclaiming that this plane has recently been coated with some sort of protective agent, known to cause cancer (in California)... could work.:D

brianwallis 08-26-2013 10:11 AM

Honestly.....
 
The only thing I've seen that halfway works is simply a rope around the aircraft held up by whatever you have in mind and standing there watching the bird. I've caught kids standing on my wheelpants too. The non-aviators just don't know that an aircraft is a compromise between weight and strength. They have no idea that spinning a prop could start the engine and kill them. I love the idea about educating the public through airshows and such but the liability involved in this litigious society gives me the chills. Non aviators are best taken in small amounts after a meal. If you overdose, or can't control your temper after 4 hours, you may want to consult a doctor. :)

ppilotmike 08-26-2013 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by brianwallis (Post 801319)
Non aviators are best taken in small amounts after a meal. If you overdose, or can't control your temper after 4 hours, you may want to consult a doctor. :)

Funny and true.:D

KatieB 08-26-2013 11:11 AM

Event organizers should do more.
 
I think all event organizers should make it CLEAR in black and white, on the wrist bands, on signs, on everything-- THE AIRPLANES ARE HAND-CRAFTED, DELICATE AND EXPENSIVE-- KEEP OFF OR GET KICKED OUT.

OR- "It took my hands 5,000 hours to build this airplane. It will take them a split second to break your face if you damage it."

How do people at classic car shows deal with this?

flyboy1963 08-26-2013 11:14 AM

can't change public perception that easily!
 
.........too bad there are a million photos of air crews standing around on military jets, Ice Pilots walking along the wing of a DC-3 sweeping off the snow.
...... and a LOT of US take a photo of our buddy, nearly always leaning on the plane, or the prop.

....stop doing this, and you have the start of understanding.

chance of this happening? <.00000001/10 :(

IF you have the energy and stomach for it, when there are a few people around your aircraft, loudly proclaim...." would anyone like to take a closer look? I am the owner, and I can show you what is safe to touch, so that the engine, or the pilot, doesn't kill you!" :rolleyes:

Aryana 08-26-2013 11:14 AM

I have no desire to leave any airplane unattended at Oshkosh after reading this thread. When/if I go, I'll be leaving mine at home and taking a commercial flight or flying with a friend instead.

Gash 08-26-2013 11:37 AM

Oshkosh wasn't a problem for me. Copper State last year, however, was almost comical. The lack of awareness among the public is frightening.

pa38112 08-26-2013 11:58 AM

"How do people at classic car shows deal with this"

It is entirly up to the event organizers to plan for this in advance by having the area roped off. There are no signs that will keep people off your plane or car. I have had people get in my car and remove the "Please do not touch" sign because it was in the way of their photo.

f1rocket 08-26-2013 12:41 PM

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Originally Posted by KatieB (Post 801344)
How do people at classic car shows deal with this?

Ha, I deal with this on both end, airplane and car! I think the car shows are worse. At least most of the public intuitively understand that airplanes are dangerous. Cars on the other hand, every idiot owns one. You cannot believe the slobbering 7 year-olds that Moms have tried to sit in my car, even with me standing there.

I've had a few folks at Airventure cross the line, but mostly, people are respectful there. Don't be afraid to come to Oshkosh because of the 1%. As others have said, your neighbors will mostly look out for you while you are away, especially in the sea of RVs.


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