(Air) Typical Saturday Mix .. Just Down The Street

[FlyingPhotog]

As most of you know, I live less than 1/4 mile from a residential "fly-in" community that has a wonderful mix of planes and those planes have fun friends that drop in as well:

1952 Harvard MkIV .. Winter Visitor
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p760314364-4.jpg

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v6/p979076359-4.jpg

http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p720673915-4.jpg

Ryan PT-22 (Visiting Friend)
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v8/p839654763-4.jpg

One of our resident Stearman
http://jcbeckman.zenfolio.com/img/v1/p823742903-4.jpg

All with 1DMkIII + 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS .. 1/125 @ f/9.5-ish

[KenTT]

Lovely shots Jay as always. Favorites are #1, #2.

[FlyingPhotog]

Lovely shots Jay as always. Favorites are #1, #2.

Thanks Ken...

The Harvard actually made two passes. One "high speed" while someone else was clearing the active and then he came around to land. Always nice to get a couple different looks at the same airframe! :cool:

[KenTT]

Thanks Ken...

The Harvard actually made two passes. One "high speed" while someone else was clearing the active and then he came around to land. Always nice to get a couple different looks at the same airframe! :cool:

I just wish I could get as good sharp shots as yours at that focal length and shutter speed. I always end up using 250th - 320th on props :oops:.

How do you do it and whats your good capture rate if you don't mind me asking Jay?

[FlyingPhotog]

I just wish I could get as good sharp shots as yours at that focal length and shutter speed. I always end up using 250th - 320th on props :oops:.

How do you do it and whats your good capture rate if you don't mind me asking Jay?

It varies...

I have days where I feel like I'm "ON" and days where I feel like I'm "OFF"

This was pretty typical I'd say. Probably "triple-tapped" each frame (burst of three) and probably bagged 12-15 total frames per. Given that the IS on the 1-4 isn't as good as it is in the 300 f/2.8, I'd say probably half are probably sharp enough to work with.

That percentage will vary depending upon whether or not I'm really trying to get "in their grill" or not. Full wingspan shots at a distance are fairly static in nature but as they get closer and you have to swing more aggressively, it gets trickier.

[PhotosGuy]

Love the Ryan. Real silk scarf stuff!

[wardie]

Nice shots Jay, Something is different on the Harvard, does it have a built up rear fuselage?

http://www.jmbphotography.com.au/gallery2/d/2133-2/IMG_9354.jpg


Edit: Just googled the N number. What were they thinking :(

[SVTmaniac]

Excellent shots as always Jay! Must be nice to live so close to a fly in community.

[FlyingPhotog]

Love the Ryan. Real silk scarf stuff!

It's definately a show stopper. Shiniest damn thing you've ever seen.

Nice shots Jay, Something is different on the Harvard, does it have a built up rear fuselage?

Edit: Just googled the N number. What were they thinking :(

Not sure where you're going here. It's a 1952 model so it's well after WWII and probably simply evolved differently than the "stock" T-6 that folks are used to seeing (and you posted.) Pretty sure your's is a "G" model with the DF antenna on the turtle deck.

Excellent shots as always Jay! Must be nice to live so close to a fly in community.

It has its moments. Unfortunately, RWY 17 is the preferred calm weather runway so often, stuff lines up and is gone without my ever knowing it. Once in a blue moon I can hear them doing a run up before take off and I can tell it's something more than just a Cessna or such.

[wardie]

Not sure where you're going here. It's a 1952 model so it's well after WWII and probably simply evolved differently than the "stock" T-6 that folks are used to seeing (and you posted.) Pretty sure your's is a "G" model with the DF antenna on the turtle deck.


After more investigation of N202LD I find that is a Harvard IV modified to represent a NA-50/P-64 fighter (1940) which was an offshoot of the AT-6. The Harvard in your photo is one of three, 2 originals and the replica, that are known to exist out of 13 original built.

[FlyingPhotog]

After more investigation of N202LD I find that is a Harvard IV modified to represent a NA-50/P-64 fighter (1940) which was an offshoot of the AT-6. The Harvard in your photo is one of three, 2 originals and the replica, that are known to exist out of 13 original built.

Ok, now I see where you're going...

Funny thing is, the first time I saw this bird last winter, I thought I was actually seeing one of the P-47 Thunderbolt predecessors.

More images of it here (http://www.vg-photo.com/airshow/qb39/na-50.html).

[96extcab]

I'm definitely a lurker, but I can't be help of the capture opportunities you get...not that anything I could do would be remotely close to as good as your shots, but I can still be jealous can't I?

We happen to have one of the top P-51 restoration firms in the nation based out of the airport in my hometown, unfortunately there's not a ton of air traffic to make it interesting.

[Ramrod]

Lovely shots as usual.

[Slimsphotos]

Very nice shots as usual. When do you start taking bookings for visitors .-)

Chris

[James Salenger]

Wow!! Very nice work. Did you shoot these in the AI servo mode?

I ask because I don't usually shoot things that move.

[FlyingPhotog]

I'm definitely a lurker, but I can't be help of the capture opportunities you get...not that anything I could do would be remotely close to as good as your shots, but I can still be jealous can't I?

We happen to have one of the top P-51 restoration firms in the nation based out of the airport in my hometown, unfortunately there's not a ton of air traffic to make it interesting.

Thanks for the nice feedback. I hope they fly a Mustang or two now and again where you're at.

Lovely shots as usual.

Thanks...

Very nice shots as usual. When do you start taking bookings for visitors .-)

Chris

Thank You. Hmmm... Maybe I should be doing aviation photography charters! :D

Wow!! Very nice work. Did you shoot these in the AI servo mode?

I ask because I don't usually shoot things that move.

Thank You Very Much. Yes, I shoot aircraft in flight using Manual Exposure and Servo AF.

[Aviation Junkie]

It'd be nice to have that kind of mix where I am. Nice shots!

[snipe523]

I love the reflection on the underside of #2.

[ryanapem]

After more investigation of N202LD I find that is a Harvard IV modified to represent a NA-50/P-64 fighter (1940) which was an offshoot of the AT-6. The Harvard in your photo is one of three, 2 originals and the replica, that are known to exist out of 13 original built.

Good call. The original NA-50/P-64 was a brute of an airplane. Single seat with a faired canopy and best of all, a Wright R-1820 'Cyclone' (see EAA Airventure Museum: North American P-64/NA-50 (http://www.airventuremuseum.org/collection/aircraft/North%20American%20P-64_NA-50.asp#TopOfPage) This airplane has been beautifully modified from stock to look similar to an NA-50. They've got a geared version of a P&W R1340, modified the canopy/rear fuse, clipped the wings, put on a early style Harvard rudder, put in fake guns on the wings, and re-worked the gear doors. What a beautiful airplane!

[FlyingPhotog]

It'd be nice to have that kind of mix where I am. Nice shots!

Thanks. I'm just glad I'm married to someone who doesn't mind "airplane noise" or we probably wouldn't have settled here.

I love the reflection on the underside of #2.

Sometimes it's as important to look down and see what's under you. Bare desert makes a great (if slightly warm) reflector! :D