Thought I'd get the party started after yesterday's pretty spectacular photocall at NAF El Centro. Thanks to Kris & his excellent crew of volunteer sailors for making this another, epic photocall.
Here's another from that windy, very windy day. Per Jay's namesake, this guy was on final in a pretty healthy crosswind.
Great series Dave. It looks like it was another great photocall.
OK, here we go.
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(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/NAF-El-Centro-February-2018/i-Lb2PLph/0/5a6d8695/XL/Colbath%20%289%29-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/NAF-El-Centro-February-2018/i-hvWPpc3/0/c8e559a5/XL/Colbath%20%2814%29-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/NAF-El-Centro-February-2018/i-RKbbBMx/0/2abf59a1/XL/Colbath%20%282%29-XL.jpg)
Slowing things down to 1/80th.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/NAF-El-Centro-February-2018/i-LfZsmt6/0/5f519c86/XL/Colbath%20%283%29-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/NAF-El-Centro-February-2018/i-53MvMDH/0/e7fe43f0/XL/Colbath%20%284%29-XL.jpg)
As Jay put it, this guy was straight from central casting.
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/NAF-El-Centro-February-2018/i-sQqpCjG/0/4aa91e3f/XL/Colbath%20%2828%29-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/NAF-El-Centro-February-2018/i-LwzjJNP/0/91b63631/XL/Colbath%20%2829%29-XL.jpg)
(https://photos.smugmug.com/Airplanes/NAF-El-Centro-February-2018/i-KRHz3BW/0/4a5d9b6a/XL/Colbath%20%288%29-XL.jpg)
S.C.
It took a couple of views before I noticed the good vibe he was sending our way...
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4752/26596476718_7ba8c43a27_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GweTVq)Short final runway 26 at El Centro just prior to sunset. (https://flic.kr/p/GweTVq) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
Well done Gentlemen. Looks like it was a successful day.
Quote from: Anna M. Wood on February 24, 2018, 10:18:07 PM
Well done Gentlemen. Looks like it was a successful day.
It was an A+ kind of day, as far as flying machines go.
The wind and temps on the other hand.....
S.C.
Had a fun time at NAFEC (despite the hat) and am happy with the photos I came home with. :)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4748/39769665944_e773367c2e_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23AiW8A)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4650/26610998028_4370d96659_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/GxwjAQ)Heading home, enough of this sunshine. (https://flic.kr/p/GxwjAQ) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
Three From Me...
Crabbing into a left 25kt crosswind yielded a unique angle. According to one of the LSO's, the pilots felt this was just like landing on a carrier
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s3/v26/p2761000356-5.jpg)
Zero To 100
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s7/v153/p2761000353-5.jpg)
Nightfall
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s7/v158/p2761000354-5.jpg)
Scott - Your third image down with the wind turbines in the background is super rad.
Jay - Your third image also has grabbed my attention. It has that polished pixel smell to it.
Quote from: Ross Dinsdale on February 26, 2018, 12:18:05 AM
Scott - Your third image down with the wind turbines in the background is super rad.
Thanks dude. I wish there were more jets in the shot, but one is better than none.
S.C.
A Few More...
Lots Of Character
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s2/v61/p2761850346-5.jpg)
El Centro Rotary Club
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s7/v163/p2761850393-5.jpg)
It's All About The Light
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s5/v128/p2761850395-5.jpg)
Test Drive .. LtCDR Nate Scott returns after a Mx Hop in the normal #4 jet
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s6/v136/p2761850382-5.jpg)
Ominous Sky
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s12/v181/p2761850306-5.jpg)
Great stuff all around. It truly was an epic day.
S.C.
Yep, I would say some epic photon gathering gentlemen... Well done!!!
Cleared For Takeoff NAFEC February 22, 2018
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4675/25640824037_e078889a45_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F4MVF4)Cleared For Takeoff NAFEC February 22, 2018 (https://flic.kr/p/F4MVF4) by Paul_Larson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/87420720@N04/), on Flickr
Nose Gear T-45C B-216 Landing NAFEC 2018.02.21
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4678/39800613324_01921905c2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23D3xH7)Nose Gear Of B-216 Landing NAFEC Boeing T-45C Goshawk 167084 / B-216 / T-45C Cn116 / TAW-2 (https://flic.kr/p/23D3xH7) by Paul_Larson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/87420720@N04/), on Flickr
T-45C B-216 Landing NAFEC 2018.02.21
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4613/38700688030_d5bd6cc225_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/21XR9eU)Landing NAFEC Boeing T-45C Goshawk 167084 / B-216 / T-45C Cn116 / TAW-2 (https://flic.kr/p/21XR9eU) by Paul_Larson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/87420720@N04/), on Flickr[
What incredible photography everyone. It was such an unbelievable day.
Marshmallows anyone?
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4750/25650295217_266ce0ee02_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/F5Ct8g)
Ran Out Of Quarters...
(http://crosswindimages.com/img/s6/v148/p2763421769-6.jpg)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4743/39635157995_2a97d71463_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23oqxB2)The Black & Blue Angels (https://flic.kr/p/23oqxB2) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4668/25731154367_8d14a3fc14_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FcLTJx)
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4759/39596445125_6f70267585_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23k18BK)
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United States Navy's Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets #5 #7 #7 #6 #4 #1 ready to taxi. El Centro Photocall February 22, 2018
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4777/40694905942_1a174ae0f3_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/25152Km)Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets #5 #7 #7 #6 #4 #1 ready to taxi. (https://flic.kr/p/25152Km) by Paul_Larson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/87420720@N04/), on Flickr
United States Navy's Blue Angels F/A-18 Hornets #5 #7 #7 #6 #4 #1 ready to taxi. El Centro Photocall February 22, 2018
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4798/40695050662_645a1ba0b8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2515LLw)Blue Angels McDonnell Douglas F/A-18 Hornets R-L #1 Cdr Eric Doyle #4 Right Wingman (https://flic.kr/p/2515LLw) by Paul_Larson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/87420720@N04/), on Flickr
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4772/39855157355_6c7a6e1c67_h.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/23HS6Kr)STACKED (https://flic.kr/p/23HS6Kr) by Harvey Brugger (https://www.flickr.com/photos/controltower/), on Flickr
Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron performing the "Fortus." Opposing Solo piiot #5, inverted Lead Solo pilot #7 establishing a "mirror image" effect. February 22, 2018
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4776/38965263440_0948ed22e8_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/22neahU)The United States Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron performing the "Fortus." Opposing Solo piiot #5, inverted lead solo pilot #7 establishing a "mirror image" effect. (https://flic.kr/p/22neahU) by Paul_Larson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/87420720@N04/), on Flickr
Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron performing the "Fortus." Opposing Solo piiot #5, inverted Lead Solo pilot #7 establishing a "mirror image" effect. February 22, 2018
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4785/25905928957_b374be543c_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/FtdE8x)The United States Navy Blue Angels Flight Demonstration Squadron performing the "Fortus." Opposing Solo piiot #5, inverted Lead Solo pilot #7 establishing a "mirror image" effect. (https://flic.kr/p/FtdE8x) by Paul_Larson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/87420720@N04/), on Flickr
Blue Angels performing the "Opposing Knife-Edge Pass" #5 / #7.February 22, 2018
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4801/40776857851_66a012af56_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/258j4ci)The United States Blue Angels Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron performing the "Opposing Knife-Edge Pass" #5 / #7. (https://flic.kr/p/258j4ci) by Paul_Larson (https://www.flickr.com/photos/87420720@N04/), on Flickr
(https://farm2.staticflickr.com/1969/44047465265_7482dbe39d_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2a7jLQi)
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Most excellent work, Ross.
S.C.
Quote from: scottcolbath on March 16, 2018, 05:12:39 PM
Most excellent work, Ross.
S.C.
Agreed... Ross has been posting some pretty awesome stuff these days. Well done Ross!
Thanks guys. This thread has some serious photography in it. We represent El Centro very well.
Man... y'all NAILED it! Over the top awesomeness from everyone!!
Mongo and his Machine
(https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4831/46279855162_6395c183e2_b.jpg) (https://flic.kr/p/2dvAmzh)