Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2012/07/20
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Hi Herb, I gave up my Medical Certificate nineteen years ago. Taking pictures is the only fun I have left at the airport. ;~) Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "Herbert Kanner" <kanner at acm.org> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug at leica-users.org> Sent: Friday, July 20, 2012 7:41 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Airport Snaps > If you don't stop doing this, I'll just die of nostalgia. > > Herb > > > >>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 > > -- > Herbert Kanner > kanner at acm.org > 650-326-8204 > > Question authority and the authorities will question you. > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information > >