Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2017/06/10
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]Well Jim, that's an interesting reveal, and what I call putting the prop into prophylactic :-) Douglas On 10/06/2017 17:58, Jim Nichols wrote: > 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. >