Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2015/06/15
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The first one Jim, even if I'm not that much into aircarft, appeals much to me for its tones. Keep the fuji spinning ;-) Amities Philippe Le 15 juin 15 ? 21:01, Jim Nichols a ?crit : > Bonnaroo is over, with only a few of the visiting aircraft left at > the local airport. I got a couple of detail shots that I had > intended to get earlier. > > To an Aeronautical Engineer, the business end of a modern turboprop > is a thing of beauty. Maybe not the same for everyone. Here is the > propulsion system of a Beech King Air 350. > http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Propulsion.JPG.html > > The 1941 Piper J-5A that was modified for banner towing had > amenities never dreamed of when it was built. Not a beauty, but a > real working machine. Here is the current instrument panel, > complete with every placard that the FAA could dream of. And, yes, > the engine is a Lycoming O-360. I checked the data plate. > http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Tow+Plane+Instrument+Panel.jpg.html > > Both with the X-E1 and Fujinon 27mm Pancake. > > Comments and critiques welcomed. > > -- > Jim Nichols > Tullahoma, TN USA > > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information One sees clearly only with the heart. What is essential is invisible to the eye. Antoine de Saint Exup?ry in Le Petit Prince. NO ARCHIVE