ianhr Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Are these a good idea, or a dumb one? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 It would depend on what your idea is????? Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napamule2 Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Yeah, what's the idea? A pin? If so, how much? $9.99 with $9.99 shipping? That's the usual. But the Gold one has a defect so maybe that one is $4.99 with $9.99 shipping? Ha. Chuck B Napamule Of course I am only pulling your leg. You might sell a million of them (if it goes viral). You never know. i7 2600K @ 3.4 Ghz (Turbo-Boost to 3.877 Ghz), Asus P8H67 Pro, Super Talent 8 Gb DDR3/1333 Dual Channel, XFX Radeon R7-360B 2Gb DDR5, Corsair 650 W PSU, Dell 23 in (2048x1152), Windows7 Pro 64 bit, MS Sidewinder Precision 2 Joy, Logitech K-360 wireless KB & Mouse, Targus PAUK10U USB Keypad for Throttle (F1 to F4)/Spoiler/Tailhook/Wing Fold/Pitch Trim/Parking Brake/Snap to 2D Panel/View Change. Installed on 250 Gb (D:). FS9 and FSX Acceleration (locked at 30 FPS). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianhr Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 Thanks, Chuck. I noticed that - after I posted the pic. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Thanks, Chuck. I noticed that - after I posted the pic. So...wanna tell us what they are for? Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianhr Posted November 10, 2016 Author Share Posted November 10, 2016 Sorry. They're metal wings, 3" wide, suitable for pinning to your jacket, shirt, flightsuit . . . I had a few hundred made a couple of decades ago; sold some, gave the rest away as promotional items. I was thinking of doing a production run and trying selling them again, but the manufacturer's minimums make for a pretty hefty investment. In the past I've had reactions ranging from "Very cool!" to the barely printable. To get a better idea of any potential market, I put them up here for your consideration. I'd love to know what you think. Ian [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweedy Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 Are these a good idea, or a dumb one? Suggest you have a look at some of the comments made when these first appeared on this site as it might just help you come to a decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrzippy Posted November 10, 2016 Share Posted November 10, 2016 I nice thought, but "suitable for wearing" OUT IN PUBLIC?? Maybe at a Flightsim conference, convention or show. Still thinking about a new flightsim only computer! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napamule2 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 What I would do is put them on EBAY. There are a lot of collectors with a lot of spare ca$h there. World wide exposure too. And as such you would inevitably get the 'nut cases' that would want to return them (a headache). And you would have to spend additional money to buy the boxes for shipping. Here are 2 pics of collectibles from EBay. I only spent 5 min looking. There are TONS more in a bunch of categories. Chuck B Napamule i7 2600K @ 3.4 Ghz (Turbo-Boost to 3.877 Ghz), Asus P8H67 Pro, Super Talent 8 Gb DDR3/1333 Dual Channel, XFX Radeon R7-360B 2Gb DDR5, Corsair 650 W PSU, Dell 23 in (2048x1152), Windows7 Pro 64 bit, MS Sidewinder Precision 2 Joy, Logitech K-360 wireless KB & Mouse, Targus PAUK10U USB Keypad for Throttle (F1 to F4)/Spoiler/Tailhook/Wing Fold/Pitch Trim/Parking Brake/Snap to 2D Panel/View Change. Installed on 250 Gb (D:). FS9 and FSX Acceleration (locked at 30 FPS). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
napamule2 Posted November 11, 2016 Share Posted November 11, 2016 Oh, I fixed the defect on the Gold pin. You can use the pic if you want (right click on pic and choose 'Copy Image', then 'Paste' into paint, etc). Cheers. Chuck B Napamule i7 2600K @ 3.4 Ghz (Turbo-Boost to 3.877 Ghz), Asus P8H67 Pro, Super Talent 8 Gb DDR3/1333 Dual Channel, XFX Radeon R7-360B 2Gb DDR5, Corsair 650 W PSU, Dell 23 in (2048x1152), Windows7 Pro 64 bit, MS Sidewinder Precision 2 Joy, Logitech K-360 wireless KB & Mouse, Targus PAUK10U USB Keypad for Throttle (F1 to F4)/Spoiler/Tailhook/Wing Fold/Pitch Trim/Parking Brake/Snap to 2D Panel/View Change. Installed on 250 Gb (D:). FS9 and FSX Acceleration (locked at 30 FPS). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JD-Slow-Thumbs Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 I nice thought, but "suitable for wearing" OUT IN PUBLIC?? Maybe at a Flightsim conference, convention or show. I agree with this one. At a Flight Sim Convention, good clean fun, I am not even sure about a Halloween costume, But at an Airport, they should stop you for impersonating a flight crew. Times have changed, sometimes for the better, sometimes for the worse, but I do not see any appropriate venues to wear these "Out In Public". Glad you asked first, JD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zswobbie1 Posted November 14, 2016 Share Posted November 14, 2016 My earlier post was somehow deleted, in which I said that 'Cape Virtual' the virtual club I belong to, presents wings to those that have passed our Virtual PPL, & it is recognised by AVA, The Association for Virtual Aviation. Our wings are an achievement award, & not a 'purchased award'. Our club also mentors 60 kids, 30 juniors & 30 seniors, 'The Young Falcons', & the seniors get presented with wings when they have completed their 2 years. So, wings should represent something, not just enthusiastic simmers. Robin Cape Town, South Africa Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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