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Subject: [Leica] IMG: Airport Snaps
From: photo at frozenlight.eu (Nathan Wajsman)
Date: Fri, 20 Jul 2012 23:32:52 +0200
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Interesting info AND nice photographs!

Cheers,
Nathan

Nathan Wajsman
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YNWA



On Jul 20, 2012, at 10:01 PM, Jim Nichols wrote:

> 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
> 
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