[Leica] IMG: Airport Snaps

[jhnichols at lighttube.net (Jim Nichols)]

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