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FlyingPhotog
3rd of February 2009 (Tue), 22:54
Last hurrah before I go back to the grind of Sports TV. Off to Daytona on Thursday...

Comments Welcome Of Course! Enjoy!!

Cub Going Out and Coming Back:
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/108857070/original.jpg

http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/108857073/original.jpg

Dunno What It Is... (Actually, we do know what it is .. See Below)
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/108857071/original.jpg

But It's Got A Big *ss Engine...
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/108857072/original.jpg

Cessna 172SP N21212
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/108857074/original.jpg

See and Be Seen:
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/108852030/original.jpg
IBLinKYI
3rd of February 2009 (Tue), 23:06
But It's Got A Big *ss Engine...
http://www.pbase.com/flyingphotog/image/108857072/original.jpg


By the look of the exhaust, the engine is a Pratt and Whitney PT-6, but I cannot say what airplane that is. Looks nice though. The shots are great as always.
slcr1
3rd of February 2009 (Tue), 23:06
Very nice! The one you weren't sure of looks to be a Lancair IV P / Propjet. Most likely has a Walter (PT6 Replica) turbine engine on it. Fun airplane if it flies anything like the piston version..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancair_Propjet
FlyingPhotog
3rd of February 2009 (Tue), 23:09
By the look of the exhaust, the engine is a Pratt and Whitney PT-6, but I cannot say what airplane that is. Looks nice though. The shots are great as always.

Thanks. Glad folks like 'em! :)

Very nice! The one you weren't sure of looks to be a Lancair IV P / Propjet. Most likely has a Walter (PT6 Replica) turbine engine on it. Fun airplane if it flies anything like the piston version..

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lancair_Propjet

I was thinking Lancair but the PT-6 threw me. Helluva conversion...

Appreciate your taking the time!
Ursie
3rd of February 2009 (Tue), 23:28
Number 2 and 4 are especially sweet. Very nice shots. You always seem to get everything so nice and sharp. And perfectly exposed. I would take that shot and the darks would be too dark, or the lights would be blown.
Love the propellar action on 4.
slcr1
3rd of February 2009 (Tue), 23:29
I've flown the 4P with a continental IOF-550 strapped on the front. Thing climbed like a rocket ship. Can only imagine with the turbine on it. Lancair has a new one in the works that i saw at reno this year. Should be an interesting airplane..
FlyingPhotog
3rd of February 2009 (Tue), 23:31
Number 2 and 4 are especially sweet. Very nice shots. You always seem to get everything so nice and sharp. And perfectly exposed. I would take that shot and the darks would be too dark, or the lights would be blown.
Love the propellar action on 4.

Thanks Ursie... It's an addiction on my part. ;)

I've flown the 4P with a continental IOF-550 strapped on the front. Thing climbed like a rocket ship. Can only imagine with the turbine on it. Lancair has a new one in the works that i saw at reno this year. Should be an interesting airplane..

I bet the P/W ratio lets that thing just sip Jet-A. It's probably a very economical way to fly (economical being a relative term, of course...)
disneydork06
4th of February 2009 (Wed), 00:05
great shots. what combo did you use for these? also, no fair with the job with sports, a dream of mine. :-)
FlyingPhotog
4th of February 2009 (Wed), 00:10
great shots. what combo did you use for these? also, no fair with the job with sports, a dream of mine. :-)

40D + 300 + 1.4X

And you know better re: my day job. It isn't the one you want... :p
PhotosGuy
4th of February 2009 (Wed), 08:31
I would take that shot and the darks would be too dark, or the lights would be blown. Don't make this stuff harder than it needs to be:
Post #47 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=5191658&postcount=47)
Click the "Thread: Need an exposure crutch?" link at the top-right if you'd like more info on exposure.
Ramrod
4th of February 2009 (Wed), 12:43
Very nice, can't fault those.
FlyingPhotog
4th of February 2009 (Wed), 13:43
Don't make this stuff harder than it needs to be:
Post #47 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=5191658&postcount=47)
Click the "Thread: Need an exposure crutch?" link at the top-right if you'd like more info on exposure.

Aw c'mon Frank... Now everyone will know! ;)

Very nice, can't fault those.

Thanks. Glad they are faultless... :)
Ursie
4th of February 2009 (Wed), 14:21
Don't make this stuff harder than it needs to be:
Post #47 (http://photography-on-the.net/forum/showpost.php?p=5191658&postcount=47)
Click the "Thread: Need an exposure crutch?" link at the top-right if you'd like more info on exposure.

Yah, I do all this, but I'm never very happy with what I end up with. I'm missing something, but just not sure what that is. I read "Understanding Exposure" twice. I still stink at it. Practicing though. Keep practicing. Some turn out good, but tricky lighting gets me every time. Thanks for the post, I'll read it more thoroughly now.
A2EVOMR
4th of February 2009 (Wed), 16:07
Awesome stuff as always.

I myself just got back from the 'port and have some surprises for later tonight after I get them edited'ed... :confused:
FlyingPhotog
4th of February 2009 (Wed), 16:20
Awesome stuff as always.

I myself just got back from the 'port and have some surprises for later tonight after I get them edited'ed... :confused:

Hey thanks!! :)

I promise I won't leave this spot until you do! Unless I need a drink. Or have to use the restroom. Or eat... ;)
Photo-by-Leal
7th of February 2009 (Sat), 08:34
the last one is pretty nice...
FlyingPhotog
7th of February 2009 (Sat), 08:35
the last one is pretty nice...

Thank You...
PhotosGuy
7th of February 2009 (Sat), 09:09
Aw c'mon Frank... Now everyone will know! Nah! Nobody bothers to read them. Your secret is safe! ;)

BTW, love the L-19. I've had a few wild rides in them!
FlyingPhotog
7th of February 2009 (Sat), 09:17
Nah! Nobody bothers to read them. Your secret is safe! ;)

BTW, love the L-19. I've had a few wild rides in them!

:lol: Thanks...

I think it may actually be a Cub Crafters "Cub" and not an original but either way, that would make it an L-4 I think...

Wasn't the L-19 built later and derived from the Cessna 170?
PhotosGuy
7th of February 2009 (Sat), 17:30
Wasn't the L-19 built later and derived from the Cessna 170? I bow to your better knowledge. My experience with them was in the mid '60s, hanging on in the back seat. ;)
FlyingPhotog
7th of February 2009 (Sat), 17:32
And I bow in return to your wealth of experience...!
inthedeck
7th of February 2009 (Sat), 17:51
Seriously, you two need to grab a beer. :lol:

Nice set Jay...I haven't the slightest clue about planes, but, you guys teach us so much, so thanks for that. I'm an avid watcher...and probably one of the 'few' that reads Franks' tutorials. ;)
FlyingPhotog
7th of February 2009 (Sat), 18:02
Seriously, you two need to grab a beer. :lol:

I'd gladly buy Frank a beer anytime!

Nice set Jay...I haven't the slightest clue about planes, but, you guys teach us so much, so thanks for that. I'm an avid watcher...and probably one of the 'few' that reads Franks' tutorials. ;)

It's my addiction! Frank's "How To's" are definately worth reading...
PhotosGuy
8th of February 2009 (Sun), 09:52
I'd gladly buy Frank a beer anytime! I'll let you know if I'm ever in town! :D
FlyingPhotog
8th of February 2009 (Sun), 13:33
I'll let you know if I'm ever in town! :D

Best chance is between the middle of July through the end of September. Then the end of October to the end of January.

Othwerwise, I'm off doing NASCAR or MLB Playoffs... (Subject to change)