Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/07/23
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Jim, Nice shots and interesting details for those who doesn't know such techniques cheers Lluis El 20/07/2012, a las 22:01, Jim Nichols escribi?: > A lot of general aviation flights rely on the principle of "see and > be seen" to avoid conflicts, particularly around airports. This > owner made sure that he could be seen by providing a bright, yet > tasteful, paint job. > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Eye-Catching+Colors.jpg.html > > Many refinements have been made over the years to improve the safety > and handling of aircraft. Some are so small that they are not > noticed by the general public. Vortex generator pairs, such as > those seen here, are frequently added along the maximum thickness of > wing and tail airfoils to energize the boundary layer and delay flow > separation, permitting better control response and lower landing > speeds. > > http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Vortex+Generators.jpg.html > > E-1 with Leica Elmarit-R 28mm > > Comments and critiques welcomed. > > Jim Nichols > Tullahoma, TN USA > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information