OT - F-22A Raptor

[jwedehase]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10128280#post10128280 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by beerguy

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How did you get this shot? You appear to be higher than the aircraft. Is this an illusion, or did you get to take a ride in something?

 

[BlueCorn]

It's a combination of the angle of their pass coupled with the compression factor of the lens. I was firmly planted on the ground.

 

[marino420td]

beerguy- those are sweet shots.

I want to play too. Here is a great shot I got last summer of an F-14

Look closely and you will notice that it is a remote controlled model jet.

 

[jwedehase]

Marino420td, that's a pretty impressive model... of an F/A-18

 

[marino420td]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10152420#post10152420 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by jwedehase
Marino420td, that's a pretty impressive model... of an F/A-18

Yep, my bad. F14 is the topgun plane with swept back wings, right?

Not my model but very realistic looking.

 

[ahuxman58]

If the intakes are rounded its and FA-18 Hornet if they are rectangular its a FA-18 Super Hornet. That is a cool photo , is it a ducted fan or a real mini jet powerplant? Big difference in performence.

 

[robertloop]

"Big difference in performence."

Correct. Big difference in price too.

Ducted fan engine.... ~$300.00
True turbine model engine... ~$4000.00

And I thought this hobby was expensive!

 

[joeychitwood]

Fantastic photos, Doug. The Thunderbird photos are especially good. What shutter speed are you shooting?

 

[BlueCorn]

Thanks Joey,

I was using shutter priority for most of the show. I used 1/500th and 1/800th on almost all of the shots. Since I was hand holding the camera and don't have IS (VR for Nikon) I needed to keep the speeds high.

 

[Bebo77]

when is the next show?

 

[Ebmorri]

I like the heritage flight

 

[BlueCorn]

Dunno but you can find one in your area by poking around airshowbuzz.com

 

[Randall_James]

I want a "ride along"

 

[BlueCorn]

<a href=showthread.php?s=&postid=10166078#post10166078 target=_blank>Originally posted</a> by Randall_James
I want a "vomit along"

 

[cone9]

:lol: ...wouldn't that be the truth, for most of us anyway!

I have a friend who does aerobatics. Years ago I went up with him and did loops and rolls and a hammerhead. Great fun then but not so sure I'd do it today!
And that was only in a little two place Citaborea - I can't begin to imagine what it would be like having one of those guys drive you around!

More pics, beerguy