Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/06/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]I had occasion yesterday to talk with a professional banner tow pilot, watch him lay out his equipment, and photograph the banner pickup for a four-hour tour above the Bonnaroo Music Festival. The airplane is a highly modified Piper Cub, fitted with a 180 hp Titan engine, replacing the original 65 hp Continental. http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2304.JPG.html Here he snatches the tow line and begins a steep climb. http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2402.JPG.html The banner unfurls as he climbs away. http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2407.JPG.html Then he heads off to Bonnaroo to go to work. http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2415.JPG.html Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated. -- Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA