Site Name...For the last time

[skyfox1]

Hi Ian why not combine the two Recreational Flying Pilots keep everybody happy.

 

cheers Geoff..

 

 

[turboplanner]

Because there are Recreational Flying Builders, Mechanics, Painters, Pushers, Clubs, Lookers On, and even a well known Recreational Flying Bolt Supplier.....who has a Motor Bike (but we won't tell him of his mistake).

 

 

[Wayne T Mathews]

Because there are Recreational Flying Builders, Mechanics, Painters, Pushers, Clubs, Lookers On, and even a well known Recreational Flying Bolt Supplier.....who has a Motor Bike (but we won't tell him of his mistake).

Aargh come-on, Turbs,,, give the guy a break,,, he's building up to it... Or paring down to it, as the case may be, for from what we've heard, he's busily loosing weight... Let's face it, the Harley isn't causing that to happen. The Harley doesn't give a rip how fat a bloke is... Our Old Man Emu is still a birdman though. It's just that his current chick magnet happens to be flightless...

 

 

[Admin]

Ian, when will the poll be closed? [i think it is important that as many Forumites get to have a say in the [i]name change[/i] ...or the Aircraft Pilots status quo].Personally, I hope that it remains Aircraft Pilots. For my reasons, see post #9 above.

I was going to wait and see after 50 votes and determine if there was a clear indicator...we have 57 votes as I write this with a clear majority to Recreational Flying 75% to Aircraft Pilots 25%.

The issue now is timing...best to do any changes from Fri lunch time through to Sunday afternoon so do I wait nearly a week or depending on there being no great change to the voting ratio, do it tonight

 

 

[pudestcon]

I know you are an impatient guy Ian:augie: but I would wait a week and keep the poll going.

 

Pud

 

 

[Deskpilot]

Ian, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

 

 

[Admin]

Ian, if it ain't broke, don't fix it.

Thanks DP, but I am seeing a slight change behind the scenes which needs to be nipped in the bud now before it becomes an issue plus I want to put the whole name thing to rest once and for all.

 

 

[JEM]

Hi Ian,

 

Its Recreational Flying for me.

 

 

[Blueadventures]

Hi Ian why not combine the two Recreational Flying Pilots keep everybody happy.cheers Geoff..

My thoughts are that way. Is four words too big / long? "Recreational Flying Aircraft Pilots".

 

 

[winsor68]

Recreational Aircraft Pilots?

 

 

[Admin]

With all these names being bandied about, here is the investment I have made for the site over the years on both Recreational Flying and Aircraft Pilots in terms of domain name registrations:

 

recreationalflying.com

 

recreationalflying.net

 

recreationalflying.com

 

recreationalflying.ca

 

recreationalflying.co.nz

 

recreationalflying.co.za

 

recreationalflying.co.uk

 

recreationalflying.us

 

recreationalflying.org

 

recreationalflying.net.au

 

recreationalflying.co

 

recflying.com.au

 

recfly.com.au

 

clearprop.com.au

 

recreationalflying.com

 

aircraftpilots.net

 

recreationalflying.com

 

aircraftpilots.net.au

 

aircraftpilots.co.nz

 

aircraftpilots.ca

 

aircraftpilots.co.uk

 

aircraftpilots.us

 

aircraftpilot.net

 

aircraftpilot.com.au

 

aircraftpilot.net.au

 

aircraftandpilot.com.au

 

aircraftandpilots.com

 

aircraftandpilots.com.au

 

Each one costing say around $25 a year although we will probably go back to the .com.au version of the name instead of .com. You can see the name RecFly in the Recreational Flying list...this was thought to be the name we could use for any flyins that we have...sort of keeps it in line with all the other flyins like NatFly, AusFly, RecFly etc (we are going to have another one of our flyins soon)

 

 

[biggles]

Recreational Flying for me Ian

 

Bob

 

 

[cheyenne]

The name could be either, but when I talk to other pilots about the forum I refer to Recreational flyiers site.

 

 

[Admin]

Unless something drastic happens, it looks very clearly that we will be going back "home" to Recreational Flying (.com.au)...boy, do I have some apologising to do :peepwall:

 

 

[Doug Evans]

recreational flying for my vote too Ian.

 

 

[skyfox1]

No apologies needed just take two panadole and have a lay down..

 

 

[David Isaac]

Looks like the RFs have it ...

 

 

[Neil_S]

Unless something drastic happens, it looks very clearly that we will be going back "home" to Recreational Flying (.com.au)...boy, do I have some apologising to do :peepwall:

No apologising required, Ian. We all know you do what you do with the best intentions at heart. It's still the best site around, whatever it's called!

 

Cheers

 

Neil

 

 

[youngster]

What's in a name...

 

There's a brand of soft drink in Malaysia called "Kickapoo" and it seems to sell pretty well, despite the name. I don't think the name matters, as long as the content remains good!

 

 

[Guest Howard Hughes]

Recreational Flying for me, although I can see how Aircraft Pilots would work for International viewership.

 

 

[rankamateur]

Recreational Flying works for passengers too!

 

 

[ayavner]

For me, I do like Recreational Flying, though i can see the reasoning behind both. As a function of what works best in a search engine, that can be a double edged sword... if I, as a low-hours aspiring RAA learner, were searching for a forum just like this, the name "aircraft pilots" might scare me off... Recreational Flying on the other hand, I would be more likely to jump right in.

 

That said, I did find this forum via google search, but I think i was looking for something else so wasn't really looking for a forum.

 

I'm happy either way, but will vote for Rec.

 

 

[Guest Howard Hughes]

That said, I did find this forum via google search, but I think i was looking for something else so wasn't really looking for a forum.

Me too, I was searching for an aircraft type (can't even remember which one) and came across multiple entries for this site.

 

 

[Wayne T Mathews]

I have to tell you Ian, I've heard several times, from different people. "Hey Wayne, did you see such and such post on Rec Flying last night? Or whatever it's called this month..." I concede the comments are neither accurate or fair, but they do highlight the perception.

 

 

[Admin]

Thank you to everyone that voted in the poll and posted your comments...it has helped a great deal in ascertaining what you want from your site.

 

I have to admit even though Aircraft Pilots was my choice, Recreational Flying has always had sentimental value, especially with the Australian extension of .com.au.

 

Now we just need to put all this behind us and get on with making Recreational Flying (.com.au) the great Australian recreational aviation community that it has always been (I promise to behave myself now )