Post by Admin on Feb 6, 2016 19:31:03 GMT
Some logistics below.
We did a GREAT photo shoot with 5x bonanzas with 0hours FF experience last summer, over Dana Point, 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/qo0qlhpd0e0lv428ya0h49cd99h1mr
- 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 and enter a clockwise pattern around the Island" #2 is flying along the shoreline and #1 forms up along their left side. I will probably take #2 far away from the shoreline and into the ocean for a good background image of the island behind him. Within 5-10mins we will be done with the photos! Very easy. Sometimes takes longer if we are having issues forming up, but otherwise its quick. At this point #2 can land back at KAVX and wait for the group to finish and debrief with us, advised. Otherwise, Its nice to say "#2 all done. Go home!"
- Debrief on the ground tomorrow 11am-1130am. 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
Post all your questions here, happy to help
p
We did a GREAT photo shoot with 5x bonanzas with 0hours FF experience last summer, over Dana Point, 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/qo0qlhpd0e0lv428ya0h49cd99h1mr
- 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 and enter a clockwise pattern around the Island" #2 is flying along the shoreline and #1 forms up along their left side. I will probably take #2 far away from the shoreline and into the ocean for a good background image of the island behind him. Within 5-10mins we will be done with the photos! Very easy. Sometimes takes longer if we are having issues forming up, but otherwise its quick. At this point #2 can land back at KAVX and wait for the group to finish and debrief with us, advised. Otherwise, Its nice to say "#2 all done. Go home!"
- Debrief on the ground tomorrow 11am-1130am. 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
Post all your questions here, happy to help
p