Denny Dobson, Flying Legend?
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Follow the link for in-cockpit video footage of some top air show flying in the USA, from several of the aforementioned pilots:
http://www.airventuremuseum.org/virt...eater_main.asp
http://www.airventuremuseum.org/virt...eater_main.asp
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DD - a legend in his own lunchtime
This thread has warmed up a bit while I was away getting some currant bun in Jersey (MMMmmmm Jersey - check out my new thread on the place!)
It'll be teddy's and dummies as well as gloves on elastic at this rate...!
Hmmmm...
1. Scopey moved next to an airfield - 300m from the threshold and you cant get an awful lot closer.
2. 'Dirty Den' ( I know he will chuckle at that coz he knows me!) flies over his house.
3. Scopey doesn't use any of the friendly methods to prevent the alleged infingement (picking up the phone or walking across for a chat for example) , decides that he 'must be insane' (his words)and decides to 'dob him in' to the CAA.
4. The CAA predictably weren't remotely interested unless damning evidence could be produced.
These are the facts.
Now, call me cynical (OK I'm cynical!) but could it be the case that 'Dirty Den' (either didn't or )doesn't fly over Scopeys house any more below 500ft and Scopey has become frustrated that he has missed the opportunity to cause him some grief?
DD is aware of this thread. Even if he did commit the foul deed he would be nutz to do it again and surely won't.
DD has an unlimited Display Authorisation - down to just 3 feet I believe.
DA's aren't just issued willy nilly - you have to demonstrate that you are safe.
For what its worth Scopey - Let DD do what he does best, stop 'hiding in the bushes with your camera', acknowledge that DD's (and the delightful Mrs DD!)livelihood depends on his precious DA and chill out.
He ain't going to give you sufficient evidence, ever, to cause the CAA to even remotely consider sending one of their investigators along.
He also ain't going to do a Santa impression down your chimney pot either....
Kiss, make up, enjoy DD's cunning stunts.
If you did manage to afford him the courtesy of a face to face chat you will be met by a shy, unassuming bloke who is the last person in the world to deliberately upset you.
If he has offended you, I am sure he would apologise - (given the opportunity....)
The aviation scene would be a duller place without DD's dynamic, noisy and, lets face it - unconventional - contributions.
Finally, Scopey has 'had a right pop' at Damien B. DB has quite understandably been wowed by DD's flying, likes him too and feels that his hero has been victimised. He feels especially aggrieved because DD ain't likely to get baited into a response on this thread and is thus a stationary target.
DB is arguably one of the UK's greatest aviation photographers whose work has been enjoyed by so many (including you Scopey?) - and lots more to come from this talented bloke.
What have you done except conciously move next to an airfield and drip about one of the pilots Scopey?
I know what I would rather be remembered for.
HP
It'll be teddy's and dummies as well as gloves on elastic at this rate...!
Hmmmm...
1. Scopey moved next to an airfield - 300m from the threshold and you cant get an awful lot closer.
2. 'Dirty Den' ( I know he will chuckle at that coz he knows me!) flies over his house.
3. Scopey doesn't use any of the friendly methods to prevent the alleged infingement (picking up the phone or walking across for a chat for example) , decides that he 'must be insane' (his words)and decides to 'dob him in' to the CAA.
4. The CAA predictably weren't remotely interested unless damning evidence could be produced.
These are the facts.
Now, call me cynical (OK I'm cynical!) but could it be the case that 'Dirty Den' (either didn't or )doesn't fly over Scopeys house any more below 500ft and Scopey has become frustrated that he has missed the opportunity to cause him some grief?
DD is aware of this thread. Even if he did commit the foul deed he would be nutz to do it again and surely won't.
DD has an unlimited Display Authorisation - down to just 3 feet I believe.
DA's aren't just issued willy nilly - you have to demonstrate that you are safe.
For what its worth Scopey - Let DD do what he does best, stop 'hiding in the bushes with your camera', acknowledge that DD's (and the delightful Mrs DD!)livelihood depends on his precious DA and chill out.
He ain't going to give you sufficient evidence, ever, to cause the CAA to even remotely consider sending one of their investigators along.
He also ain't going to do a Santa impression down your chimney pot either....
Kiss, make up, enjoy DD's cunning stunts.
If you did manage to afford him the courtesy of a face to face chat you will be met by a shy, unassuming bloke who is the last person in the world to deliberately upset you.
If he has offended you, I am sure he would apologise - (given the opportunity....)
The aviation scene would be a duller place without DD's dynamic, noisy and, lets face it - unconventional - contributions.
Finally, Scopey has 'had a right pop' at Damien B. DB has quite understandably been wowed by DD's flying, likes him too and feels that his hero has been victimised. He feels especially aggrieved because DD ain't likely to get baited into a response on this thread and is thus a stationary target.
DB is arguably one of the UK's greatest aviation photographers whose work has been enjoyed by so many (including you Scopey?) - and lots more to come from this talented bloke.
What have you done except conciously move next to an airfield and drip about one of the pilots Scopey?
I know what I would rather be remembered for.
HP
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mmm cunning stunt..... I see! Now where is my giant Panda.......
I am sure Mr Dobson is a truly charming and unassuming man who would not harm a fly and I have no desire to cause him grief. His last "display" was Wednesday so no missed opportunity in that sense. I don't want an apolgy from him, I just want him to be more considerate!
I am sure he is safe and hopefully the reliability of his aircraft exceeds his ability. If he were to fly NW by 3 miles he would have absolutely no one to annoy.
In the right context i.e at a display I would be as happy as any other aviation enthusiast to watch his display. I would be quite happy drive the 3nm NW and sit in the field and watch him practice. I have made no complaint about living next to an airfield, for all I care you could sit and do engine runs on a Phantom and I would enjoy it. What I don't like is my neighbours in a very small village thinking that all pilots are low level showboaters with no respect for the community and then giving me earache for it as the nearest flyer!! And for the record my time in the village well predates Mr Dobson's tenure!
We have a resident at the aerdrome that operates a massive turbine helicoptor, a 10 seat Piper Navajo and a couple of other big singles that the locals don't even know are there. Yet they believe that Mr Dobson is based there becuase of the disturbance they feel he causes.
Who DB chooses as his heroes are upto him. I merely retaliated when he attacked me. You are right he is a damn fine photographer with a well presented web site that is a credit to aviation.
If we are to prevent the decline of aviation in this country then we have to become more sensative to the non-aviation community.
Here endeth the rant.......
Love Scopey
the man who has achieved nothing in his life..................
Oh and yeah the Channel Islands are indeed fantastic flying!!!
I am sure Mr Dobson is a truly charming and unassuming man who would not harm a fly and I have no desire to cause him grief. His last "display" was Wednesday so no missed opportunity in that sense. I don't want an apolgy from him, I just want him to be more considerate!
I am sure he is safe and hopefully the reliability of his aircraft exceeds his ability. If he were to fly NW by 3 miles he would have absolutely no one to annoy.
In the right context i.e at a display I would be as happy as any other aviation enthusiast to watch his display. I would be quite happy drive the 3nm NW and sit in the field and watch him practice. I have made no complaint about living next to an airfield, for all I care you could sit and do engine runs on a Phantom and I would enjoy it. What I don't like is my neighbours in a very small village thinking that all pilots are low level showboaters with no respect for the community and then giving me earache for it as the nearest flyer!! And for the record my time in the village well predates Mr Dobson's tenure!
We have a resident at the aerdrome that operates a massive turbine helicoptor, a 10 seat Piper Navajo and a couple of other big singles that the locals don't even know are there. Yet they believe that Mr Dobson is based there becuase of the disturbance they feel he causes.
Who DB chooses as his heroes are upto him. I merely retaliated when he attacked me. You are right he is a damn fine photographer with a well presented web site that is a credit to aviation.
If we are to prevent the decline of aviation in this country then we have to become more sensative to the non-aviation community.
Here endeth the rant.......
Love Scopey
the man who has achieved nothing in his life..................
Oh and yeah the Channel Islands are indeed fantastic flying!!!
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Perhaps some haven't quite grasped the situation here!
1) Pilot D is 'evicted' from an airfield.
2) On leaving he smashes up the hangar and concrete base so it can't be used by fellow aviators.
3) Pilot D moves his operation to another unlicensed airfield.
4) Pilot D considers it his right to go and practice his display over his former airfield, regardless of the many users still based there - including everything from microlights to twins.
5) Is it the same Pilot D who was banned from Cranfield (amongst other airfields) and then started bunting and stunting a Pitts on the approach to the PFA Rally the next year? Surely not.
Hardly sporting behaviour from another highly skilled professional aviator with a DA in an Extra is it?
It's a shame that the pilots I know flying various aircraft that have been suddenly and aggressively formated on in the airfield's vicinity when he was based there or the local who was chased down the access road by Pilot D in an AA-5 whilst checking someone out aren't on the forum to complain.....
If it was YOUR airfield that was getting such attention from an unwanted visitor how would you feel when the locals start complaining?
Standing by with the fire extinguisher......
1) Pilot D is 'evicted' from an airfield.
2) On leaving he smashes up the hangar and concrete base so it can't be used by fellow aviators.
3) Pilot D moves his operation to another unlicensed airfield.
4) Pilot D considers it his right to go and practice his display over his former airfield, regardless of the many users still based there - including everything from microlights to twins.
5) Is it the same Pilot D who was banned from Cranfield (amongst other airfields) and then started bunting and stunting a Pitts on the approach to the PFA Rally the next year? Surely not.
Hardly sporting behaviour from another highly skilled professional aviator with a DA in an Extra is it?
It's a shame that the pilots I know flying various aircraft that have been suddenly and aggressively formated on in the airfield's vicinity when he was based there or the local who was chased down the access road by Pilot D in an AA-5 whilst checking someone out aren't on the forum to complain.....
If it was YOUR airfield that was getting such attention from an unwanted visitor how would you feel when the locals start complaining?
Standing by with the fire extinguisher......
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And there was me not even wanting to mention that other stuff in case I appeared biased.........
Or even worse was accused of making untrue allegations that could be fixed by a phone call.
And I am perfectly capable of doing an inverted inspection of my own roof, except I have read and understood Rule 5........
Foam or dry powder extinguisher?
scopey (the non achiever)
Or even worse was accused of making untrue allegations that could be fixed by a phone call.
And I am perfectly capable of doing an inverted inspection of my own roof, except I have read and understood Rule 5........
Foam or dry powder extinguisher?
scopey (the non achiever)
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I hate doing this, I really do. I am going to close this thread. It was a good discussion until the last two pages kicked in. It is simply going around in circles and I am not prepared to let it continue like this.
Someone has a gripe with DD and then someone defends him. The defender then gets stick and has a go at the detractor and so on. I see this thread going no-where, but around in circles.
I did make a point earlier in the thread and the warning was taken well and prompted a reasonable response from the main two posters(from the last two pages.). I thank you two for being man enough to respond the way you both did, but it is others now who are just making the thread go around in circles.
If any of you would like to give me a good reason as to why I should waste my time moderating this then please e-mail or PM me where I will quite happily discuss this with you.
Until then, its closed. Sorry but thats the way it is.
Someone has a gripe with DD and then someone defends him. The defender then gets stick and has a go at the detractor and so on. I see this thread going no-where, but around in circles.
I did make a point earlier in the thread and the warning was taken well and prompted a reasonable response from the main two posters(from the last two pages.). I thank you two for being man enough to respond the way you both did, but it is others now who are just making the thread go around in circles.
If any of you would like to give me a good reason as to why I should waste my time moderating this then please e-mail or PM me where I will quite happily discuss this with you.
Until then, its closed. Sorry but thats the way it is.
