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Post by melinda on Jan 14, 2016 22:56:17 GMT
Next New York area fly-in is planned for April 16-17, Location KBID, Block Island (KWST Back-up)---------------------------------------------------------------- We are planning to be in the New York area from April 16-17, at KBID, Block Island (KWST Back-up). We will finalize the date, time and location as soon as we have enough people interested. So far, it seems like 10:30am Saturday or 10:30am Sunday is the best for people. Please post here with any questions you may have regarding the New York area shoot. More info here on shoot details pilotportraits.freeforums.net/thread/14/info-current-pilots-photo-video
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Post by JKGOBLUE on Mar 12, 2016 1:42:43 GMT
Next time you're back east, count me in. I'm out of Islip KISP
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Post by Admin on Mar 12, 2016 15:33:05 GMT
Hey JK, Whats your email? Contact us via phillip@pilotportraits.com So we can add you to the list p
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Post by Forrest Ward on Mar 24, 2016 20:49:23 GMT
I'd like to come up this weekend, please let me know which day you pick so I can commit. Block Island is pretty, but the runway is a bit short for me (Aerostar 601P). How do we work out the rules of engagement, etc.
Forrest
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Post by Yuri on Mar 25, 2016 18:18:34 GMT
We would like to be included in this shoot. C33A Debonair. We can come to BlD either tomorrow or on Sunday. No problem with changing to different airport if it's better for the Aerostar.
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Post by Admin on Mar 25, 2016 18:19:16 GMT
Forrest is thinking Sunday 1130am and westerly for the longer runway. That's a good place to meet. No landing fee
Westerly kwst 1130am Sunday Dooney aviation on the east side of ramp
Sound good for everyone? P
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Post by Carsten on Mar 25, 2016 19:27:38 GMT
I am looking forward to joining with my Cirrus. Per my last exchange with Phil, it looks like we are all meeting at KWST on Sunday.
Phil, how do you coordinate the shoots, so we stay out of each other's way? I presume you'll coordinate each of us meeting up with the photo ship separately?
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Post by Admin on Mar 25, 2016 20:34:32 GMT
Some logistics below. We did a GREAT photo shoot with 5x bonanzas with 0hours FF experience last month in California, and it went very well and very safe. I used a long telephoto lens and kept everyone at a safe distance. #1 thing which keeps happening with 1st timers and these photo shoots is - Pilot becomes overly concerned with the photograph. Gets excited. Tries to direct me/photographer with background options, different photo ideas. All happening over the radio while in the air and in formation. Very bad! Please forget about the photos completely and fly the plane. Put all your trust in the lead ship/photo plane and we will handle everything (photo + flight ops) - Next, keep your eyes on the right wing tip of the photo plane. No need to look around for traffic or terrain etc. The lead ship is your eyes and ears looking out for Area Traffic, Talking to Center, Talking to CTAF, etc. You have 1 job: Hold altitude, fly the plane and be safe. - The best photo look is a cross control. Left wing tip down and full right rudder. Looks the best, if you are comfortable. Example here pilotportraits.com/5uuteeu2iqxzv2s5z13awudai1c46c- A flat flying attitude is fine but the photo will not be as dynamic looking. Example here pilotportraits.com/fqzf74i9g315jb9h1cwc3an19yhk3g- The formation flight itself. How do we do this? My standard procedure with 5-6x photo ships goes like this. Ship #5 departs first, Goes to a VOR or intersection point and climbs up to say 5,000'. Holds in a Standard Right turn pattern. Ship #4 departs behind #4 and does the same 4,000', and so on and so on. Everyone is listening on our FF freq 123.45, everyone can turn off their TCAS and transponders as well. We will take care of everyone with traffic and let center know what we are doing. Photo ship/Lead/#1 departs and calls out on 123.45 "#2 drop down" #2 is flying along a VOR radial or VFR point and #1 forms up along their left side. Within 5-10mins we will be done with the photos! Very easy and will not take too long. Sometimes takes more time if we are having issues forming up, but otherwise its quick. At this point #2 can land back at home base, and wait for the group to finish and debrief with us, advised. Otherwise, Its nice to say "#2 all done. Go home!" - Another lesson learned from California shoot: no autopilot, no staring at the panel, please! Last time we spent 15-20mins going in circles trying to form up with a great Bonanza pilot, because he was flying the panel and not looking outside. - Also, please check my website for photo samples. Sometimes pilots are receiving their pictures and hoping for a different look or a simple photo of them smiling inside the plane. It's not really my style, so please check the kind of work on my site. pilotportraits.com/- Debrief on the ground tomorrow. If you can stay, please do so. We can all learn from eachother after a good talk about the flight. - Monday I will send some samples to everyone and download link with your photos. - If you would like a big blown-up photograph or framed or more pics, just let me know. We've done some really cool pieces like this after the shoot dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/22395679/images/AnilPhotoWall.jpg
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Post by Forrest Ward on Mar 25, 2016 20:55:38 GMT
Barring a unexpected mechanical issue I'm going to be in Westerly (KWST) at 10:53AM Sunday (according to Fltplan.com).
I'm looking forward to meeting everyone and and having a fun, safe and interesting experience.
Please be aware: N601PE has a blocked tail number, you won't be able to track my progress inbound, but I will be on the radio. I promise to call Phillip if there is any change in my plans.
He has my cell, as well.
Forrest
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Post by Mike B on Mar 26, 2016 0:11:49 GMT
Captain John from KPYM and I are flying our RV-7's into KBID Saturday for 10am breakfast. I saw on KBID's website they got rid of their excessive landing fees!
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Post by Yuri on Mar 26, 2016 19:39:24 GMT
Sounds good, we are planning to arrive to WST around 11:15 am, Debonair N406MH. See you there!
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Post by Admin on Mar 26, 2016 21:02:03 GMT
Block island was nice today, little bumpy, but not that many could show up
Tomorrow We have our group meeting at kwst westerly at 11am
The taf says mVFR until 11am, so if we start later, no problem. We are flexible tomorrow and 1130am start sounds better
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Post by Admin on Mar 29, 2016 19:53:31 GMT
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Post by JKGOBLUE on Apr 12, 2016 23:28:56 GMT
Hey Phillip, I'm looking forward to joining your group this weekend.
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Post by Admin on Apr 12, 2016 23:34:38 GMT
Hey JK, can you post your plane type so we know which aircraft you're in? P
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