Beast,

I'm sorry to say that while this attitude should be fought at every turn, doing it directly is rarely going to convince the individual. It's a bit like trying to convince Eddie McGuire that now is not a good time for an ad break......


Far better to identify the places the campaign is directed and counter his argument with fact and logic.


Simply put, whinging about airports are an easy way to;

a) get your ego stroked
b) further your "profile" for other tasks in live
c) raise your self esteem by demeaning others. The drama over the off target Gruen Transfer ad is a case in point.

Never mind, he'll go away when he realises he's being ignored.

Bahahahahaha :D

I love the way he talks like he knows stuff!:ok:

Cracks me up!

Ask any CFI of any large/busy flying school just how 'hard' it is for CASA to send off an ESIR :ugh:

I love his explanation of birds. It just oozes with logic. By the same logic:

People can rob banks - Melbourne has banks - therefore the amount of banks in melbourne are a leading indicator of the incredible amount of robberies that are going to happen.

Inexperience - given that you had a choice where to build, why the f:mad:k live near a training airport if it concerns you? When was the last time you were personally affected by an accident solely related to a lack of experience, and does this happen daily, weekly, monthly or f:mad:king never?:ugh:

Stunts etc - dunno the airspace, but if it isn't class C they dont even need to own a transponder. Also, i didn't know aircraft were on airservices charts. Next time I'm lost ill check my map for the nearest blue duchess :ugh:

Terrorism - what f:mad:king baggage is on a lesson of circuits? A couple oil bottles and a map? Never mind that all foreign students are screened by AFP as part of their visa process. Even if they were, why would a terrorist choose a 152 when there are much bigger things around? Why would a terrorist even bother with a plane when a light truck full of explosives is easier and more damaging?:ugh:

Half an idea, no common sense, and 30 gallons of f:mad:kwittery

Great for the comic value though. It'd be funnier if it didn't speak volumes about how ignorant the vocal minority can be:rolleyes:

Fact is the only way to beat these people. Great example with the 544kg aircraft on the register. If you can plainly prove their argument is bullsh:mad:t, then noone will take them seriously.