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Subject: Re:Re: [OM] Aerial Photography
From: "W. J. Liles" <wliles@xxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 15 Aug 1999 15:03:48 -0500
ClassicVW@xxxxxxx wrote:
> 
> In a message dated 8/15/99 4:03:29 AM EST, cmib@xxxxxxxxxxx writes:
> 
> > Top tip: if you fly with the doors open or off, attach your photographic
> >  equipment to you or Tootie Mae...
> >
> >  Chris
> >
> And don't forget to attach you and Tootie Mae to the plane!

> And more importantly, does it have more Titanium in it than an OM-4Ti ?
> 
> Wayne Harridge

> Fascinating! Would it too much to ask if you can scan a photo or two of
> the plane (with or w/o you/passenger). Best,
> 
> /Acer Victoria


Thanks to all for such wonderful suggestions, somehow I knew I could
count on you.  Ways to keep from falling out of the airplane certainly
are practical.  However, I actually was sorta hopeing someone would have
at least teeny bit of advice on what films to use, is infrared film
helpful to show foliage differences, what lenses are best to use (the
airplane does vibrate), time of day to show best detail, etc.  I have
some ideas but no experience.

Yes Chris I'll wear my seat belt and camera strap.  AT least I can fly
Tootie Mae (an Avid MK IV STOL) with the doors open, try that in your
Tornado.  Of course the Tornado taxis faster than Tootie Mae cruises.  I
have been practicing flying with my knees while reading charts so I know
I can keep her more or less upright and going in the right direction but
I still have to correct for a bit of right yaw (trim tab to be
installed).  

Wayne, the only titanium in her is from an old hip prothesis that I keep
in the tool kit to use as a hammer.

Acer, most pictures I have are from the building phase for the FAA. 
I'll see if I can get one or two of the later ones scanned.  Where do
you want it sent?  By the way Acer is the genus name of Maples as in
Acer rubrum for red maple, any relationship?

Flying Dr. jokes:
        The most dangerous thing in the sky is a doctor flying an airplane.
        What's the difference between a pilot and a doctor?  Pilots don't think
they're doctors.
        Nickname of the V tailed Bonanza:  Forktailed doctor killer.

W. J. (Jerry) Liles
Terror of the skies!

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