NAF El Centro Photocall - Nov. 19, 2009

[Joe Copalman]

Outstanding video Bill!

Here's a T-45 departing.

[jslugman]

Ned and I will want one and we'll figure out a time/place to connect with you. Like we need another excuse for a PHX trip. 

[josephea6]

I love that video Bill! - Here is another favorite...

[Joe Copalman]

VFA-115 Rhino.

[josephea6]

Nice Rhino Joe!

[Joe Copalman]

Thank you Sir.

[Joe Copalman]

-125's camo bird winking at me.

[BillOz]

Nice shot Joe, precise timing, 

Cool how the red reflects off the wing and fuselage.

[BillOz]

I also got one of the Camo bird winking.

I have uploaded  the 2nd part of the video.  
One interesting thing to watch for is when the aircraft passes by, either in a takeoff or landing, watch under the left side wing.  You can see the visual effect created by the differing air density travel along the wing from inboard to outboard, and then "spilling" over the wingtip.  The effect is similar to the heat you see coming out of the engine.  On the small size you have to look pretty close, but view it on the Vimeo site, and it's more visible.  It's visible on most of the passes, particularly later in the day.  Sun angle may have a little to do with how well it shows up.

http://vimeo.com/8065241

El Centro NAF F-18 Flight Operations, Nov-09, Part 2 from Bill Osmun on Vimeo.

[Matt Ottosen]

I love the videos, Bill, thanks for sharing them!

[Bubak]

Thanks Bill...super!!

[Dave S.]

Just to bump this topic and to check that everyone sent Michelle an early Christmas present - a CD of their shots from the visit.

Dave S.

[CJPalmer]

I finally finished going through my shots.




The RIO in this last photo was clapping as they departed. Makes me wonder if we were the subject of a joke.

[jslugman]

No smoking on the flight line... well, maybe some kinds is allowed.

[Joe Copalman]

Gameday.