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mcmanigle said:
In case Captain/redtail wants a somewhat-shoddily stitched together version to show him someday.
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Hey thanks!

I've never played around much with PC photo editing software. What did you use to patch the two together?

That's pretty darn good:yes:

I'm going to show him in about 15 mins, when he gets home from school!

By the way, I hadn't planned to let him fly, that's why his seat was so far back. But half way to our destination, he was about to fall asleep, so I asked him if he wanted to fly a little. He said yes, so I grabbed my iphone and snapped a few quick shots.
 
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redtail said:
I've never played around much with PC photo editing software. What did you use to patch the two together?
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No worries. Used GIMP, which is (tries to be) a free Photoshop clone. It's a ways behind Photoshop in terms of functionality, but it runs on Linux (which my work computer runs) as well as Windows and Mac and does a decent job. A bit of a learning curve to it, but lots of tutorials etc online. And unlike flying, you can jump right in without an instructor and the worst that can happen is having an image you don't care to save. :yesnod:
 
mcmanigle said:
No worries. Used GIMP, which is (tries to be) a free Photoshop clone. It's a ways behind Photoshop in terms of functionality, but it runs on Linux (which my work computer runs) as well as Windows and Mac and does a decent job. A bit of a learning curve to it, but lots of tutorials etc online. And unlike flying, you can jump right in without an instructor and the worst that can happen is having an image you don't care to save. :yesnod:
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Cool, I'll check it out.

I just showed it to him, he said thanks.
Now he's sitting closer to the panel too:)
 
Climbing out of Myrtle beach International

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Here's a couple of shots I like from my recent exploits. The Lockheed 12 flew in to Marianna, FL for a Fly-In last weekend, the other is from a trip from Florida to OH I made last month. This shot was of Knoxville, TN while on a base turn for DKX.



 
Fly-Fla said:
Here's a couple of shots I like from my recent exploits. The Lockheed 12 flew in to Marianna, FL for a Fly-In last weekend, the other is from a trip from Florida to OH I made last month. This shot was of Knoxville, TN while on a base turn for DKX.

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Golly I sure do love bare metal :D
 


Took this one yesterday while thermalling with another glider. Its tough to keep tabs on them sometimes, but one of the most fun parts of soaring. :yes:
 
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Took this one yesterday while thermalling with another glider. Its tough to keep tabs on them sometimes, but one of the most fun parts of soaring. :yes:
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Great pic!!

Which glider?
And what is hanging off the trailing edge of the horiz stab?
Can't believe it would be an external counterbalance out in the slip stream creating drag.
 
BillTIZ said:
Great pic!!

Which glider?
And what is hanging off the trailing edge of the horiz stab?
Can't believe it would be an external counterbalance out in the slip stream creating drag.
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Thanks, a guy from GoPro saw it and contacted me. He wants me to field test some of their new gear :D

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It is indeed a counterweight. Theres one on the other side as well. I agree its not the best place for it but not a lot I can do about it. In later models they did remove it though.
 
Dinosaurs, ATVs, tractors, and RV's near the runway - oh my!

Taken over the weekend at a flour bombing / Ribs BBQ / Horshoe championship / wheelchair races / campfire / good old fashioned fly-in.

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Flight of two picking our way home in FL afternoon. I'm flying lead.

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Red tail Cirrus giving rides to kids at Tuskegee​
 

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Watching AirTractor check out the winds hitting his smoke system in Arkansas
 

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Roll the dice and see if I get to keep my job. Running out of landing currency visit to the sim.
 

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Post WWII French Nord trainer, brought back from Morocco. Still with French and Arabic instructions on the plane.




Part of the plane is designed by Messerschmidt
 
:) bad picture but you get the idea!!
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-VanDy
 
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Freshly restored J5
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Best way to see the country side
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-VanDy
 
Armo325 said:
Hey, guys. I'm new to the forum but I wanted to offer up a photo by way of introduction. I just got home from deployment and got a pretty good shot one day coming back in to the overhead. Enjoy.

-Alex

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Great shot. Looks like you are with VFA-41. I served with VFA-125 and VFA-147. Thank you for your service!
 
Armo325 said:
Hey, guys. I'm new to the forum but I wanted to offer up a photo by way of introduction. I just got home from deployment and got a pretty good shot one day coming back in to the overhead. Enjoy.

-Alex

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Wow! Awesome shot.

If you don't mind, I'd like to share this pic with my FB friends. I'll include your call sign/info if you want.

I promise not to claim it's me:D
 
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