The value of noise

davel322 at comcast.net davel322 at comcast.net
Mon Aug 11 18:17:33 AKDT 2003


Anyone wanna place bets on what the trim pass will look like with the new plane?
> Ed - 
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> I really really liked your trim pass at the last contest! Stylin'! 
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> -----Original Message-----
> From: discussion-request at nsrca.org [mailto:discussion-request at nsrca.org]
> On Behalf Of Ed Miller
> Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 5:04 PM
> To: discussion at nsrca.org
> Subject: Re: The value of noise
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> 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 !!!
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> 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. : )
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> Ed M.
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> From: mike mueller <mailto:mups1953 at yahoo.com>  
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> To: discussion at nsrca.org 
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> Sent: Monday, August 11, 2003 4:34 PM
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> Subject: The value of noise
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>  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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