Air Supremacy Over Elkhart -
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Mike’s Musings:
My objective in taking these pictures is to give each modeler a true-
My goal is to present these aircraft doing what they were designed to do. Those with
lifelike pilots in the cockpits can pass for full sized aircraft in many images.
While you will find some static shots in these pages, those were generally taken
during times when no other aircraft were flying. Otherwise, I was on the flight-
Pilot notes: I also tried to get the pilots and their assistants in action. The composure of different pilots is remarkable. Some exhibit extreme concentration and focus and a few seem to go the other way, talking and appearing almost casual while maneuvering their ‘craft. I can only imagine how I would hold up under that pressure. I hope you enjoy a picture perspective of your piloting skills.
At no time did I intend to annoy or distract a pilot but if my presence was offensive to you, please accept my sincere apology. I just try to keep out of the way but it’s a dynamic situation. Sometimes people step in front of my (camera) shot but that’s the nature of dynamic activities and so I move on. And NO apologies to me are needed if you chased me with your airplane! That’s why I generally stay close to solid barriers. Anyway, some in the crowd enjoyed my evasive maneuvering (they told me so).
Rough images: The worst scenes I’ve presented here are of shattered props (watch those brakes). Other, sadder images will be left in my vault for now. Oh, and if anyone has pictures of any of my numerous bicycle crashes where I’m breaking bones, please let me know! I’d pay $$
Thanks for three memorable days,
Mike