The value of noise

[Ed Miller]

There is a valid point here. Back in the old days, 15,000 rpm Rossi's and YS 60's powered 150mph Banshee's, etc. were and still are damn exciting. Personally I can't describe the current crop of quiet "bumble bees on steroids" winged "guppies" exciting. Sound is part of the overall experience, adds another sense to the equation. Do I want to go back to 110db ?? Not personally. Do I favor 150mph "trim passes", YOU BET !!!
At one time Pattern was always at the bleeding edge of technology. In some cases Pattern still is, it just lost some emotional appeal along the way. We got to pay more for less, the new American way. : )
Ed M.
----- Original Message ----- 
  From: mike mueller 
  To: discussion at nsrca.org 
  Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 4:34 PM
  Subject: The value of noise


   I just want to see what others think. I for one love noise maybe it has to do with growing up listening to hard rock music or something. What would Nascar be with near silent cars, or how about John Force running at 300 MPH quietly? Would the Blue Angels be exciting if they didn't roar? Same goes with my planes, I like loud, it sounds cool and it adds to the excitement. Why do you think that IMAC type planes appeal to many? I know we have sound restrictions and all but I can't help the fact that I get turned on by the roar of an engine. I wonder if the new more "PC" electric revolution will be as exciting for spectators and participants alike.But hey it's just my opinion I could be wrong. Mike


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