Originally Posted by
H Peacock
Saw one mincing about near Waddo last week. In fact it was the noise that first drew me to it. That has got to be one of the most dreadful aircraft sounds I've ever heard. I'm not too sure how many they have at Brize, but that buzz/whine must drive the locals crazy.
And I thought the Tucano was bad!!!
You obviously don't have Apache flying over your house all times of day or night, now that is an annoying noise. I can't think why they built the things using gearboxes left over from Ford Model T 's.