Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2015/12/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]This one looked like a well-designed machine. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA On 12/15/2015 6:55 PM, Bill Pearce wrote: > I have flown in the 4 seat Robinson, for aerials, and it was quite > comfortable and stable as a rock, surprisingly. But don't be in a hurry. > > -----Original Message----- From: Jim Nichols > Sent: Tuesday, December 15, 2015 5:02 PM > To: LUG at Leica-Users.org ; Olympus Camera Discussion > Subject: [Leica] IMG: Visitors at the Airport > > It was a beautiful afternoon, so I checked on the activity at the > airport. I found two visitors, not usually found at our local field. > > The first was a Zodiac Light Sport Aircraft. Looks like one I would > like to fly. > http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Zodiac+Light+Sport+Aircraft.tif.html > > > > The next is a Robinson R22, listed as a Beta model. Powered by a > Lycoming O-360, the pilot said he had been cruising at 110 kts. > http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Robinson+R22+Beta.tif.html > > I caught his departure, with a larger LifeFlight unit on the ground. > http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Robinson+Departure.tif.html > > And I found an interesting counter decoration which I may have > photographed in earlier years. > http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Deer+_amp_+Santa.TIFF.html > > All with the X-E1 and Fujinon 18-55 > > Comments and critiques welcomed. >