Hi Ted,
Didn’t get the door off, but did manage to change planes for flat windows and
more power (meaning a longer flight in terms of distance).
The pilot also cleaned the windows - inside and out - so we did the best we
could under the circumstances. It was good fun and
the Coastal Mountains are spectacular. A wonderful land we live in.
Cheers
Howard
From: "Ted Grant" <tedgrant@xxxxxxx <mailto:tedgrant@xxxxxxx>>
Subject: [LRflex] Re: Birthday Aerial Photos
Date: Fri, 5 Oct 2018 20:14:22 -0700
Hi Howard,
Well my dear friend not bad for a first time shoot and a crappy weather day.
However? Did you ask the pilot about taking a door off? OR putting a window
down. #1 you would've eliminated window reflections for sure. Oh it might have
been a little chilly, but just put more clothes on!
If he said "NO!" about putting the window down or door off I'd have got another
pilot as I have done any time they refuse. My aerial photography has been from
helicopters.... "ALWAYS THE BEST!" and door off. And over the years a multitude
of fixed wing flights. Certainly with the door off which only takes but a few
minutes to take off and return upon landing.
If you should have the opportunity to do it again? Insist the door comes off
and you wont believe the improvements for angles and better photo
opportunities.
I'm glad you enjoyed it! next time? Hope for a clear day and door off without
question!!!
cheers,
Dr.ted grant O.C.
