The Planespotting/General AV Geek Thread

[snabbu]

QF1 SYD-DXB VH-OQJ "Bert Hinkler" on her way about 10 minutes ago. As a regular in the FL however 70% of the time headed across the ditch I'm always super excited to see the QF 388 heading off, wishing I was on board.

 

[FlyboyAl]

OK, these may not be civvy aircraft, but last week I was at the Planes of Fame Air Show at Chino in California. Awesome event and well worth attending if you love old (and new) warbirds!

 

[FlyboyAl]

A few more. All taken with a Nikon D700 and either 28-300 or Tamron 200-600 Zoom.

 

[TomVexille]

Love your work ​FlyboyAl

 

[clazman]

cant beat the old war birds ....

what is the RAF aircraft ..... thinking typhoon..but has a arrestor hook on it...

 

[FlyboyAl]

Hawker Sea Fury

 

[wooley]

cant beat the old war birds ....

what is the RAF aircraft ..... thinking typhoon..but has a arrestor hook on it...

I think some typhoons do?

But.. Phantom?

 

[FlyboyAl]

Here's a few more - tell me if they get boring.

 

[FlyboyAl]

 

[TomVexille]

Here's a few more - tell me if they get boring.

No chance.

 

[Buzzard]

Really great photos FlyboyAl

 

[bPeteb]

Here's a few more - tell me if they get boring.

That's not going to happen

 

[lastrow]

Really great photos FlyboyAl
I totally agree with you, these are absolutely awesome pictures right up to the highest professional standards.
Please tell how you managed to get these shots particularly the ones taken at flight level. Were you in a bird yourself?

 

[FlyboyAl]

Really great photos FlyboyAl
I totally agree with you, these are absolutely awesome pictures right up to the highest professional standards.
Please tell how you managed to get these shots particularly the ones taken at flight level. Were you in a bird yourself?

The "flight level" shots were taken from the ground!
The show was at Chino airport, north of Los Angeles, near San Bernardino, and I had passes to the 150 seat grand stand. These shots were taken from the top back of the stand of the aircraft flying past at about 100 feet or less. A 200-600 zomm helped to get into the coughpit!
Here are some sunrise shots on the Saturday.

 

[FlyboyAl]

And a few more. The sunrise photo shoot meant being at the field at 5.30am with about 70 other photographers.

 

[FlyboyAl]

More to come later. The B25 should put you into the coughpit!

 

[lastrow]

A few more. All taken with a Nikon D700 and either 28-300 or Tamron 200-600 Zoom
This must be some camera and a top grade tripod I guess.

Flying upside down at 100 feet? Insane!

 

[FlyboyAl]

No tripod - all handheld. Shuuterspeed around 1/4000th to stop the movement.
I'll put some more up later with an upside down plane 25 feet above the runway!!!!!!!

A few more. All taken with a Nikon D700 and either 28-300 or Tamron 200-600 Zoom

This must be some camera and a top grade tripod I guess.

Flying upside down at 100 feet? Insane!

 

[FlyboyAl]

Enjoy. This guy was CRAZY!!!!!!

 

[FlyboyAl]

Few More. The old Connie flew in, but I'm not sure I'd like to be flying in it.