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The Freedom of Flight
The Freedom of Flight
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Challenge: Free Study 2011-07 (Advanced Editing VII)
Collection: Challenge Photos
Camera: Canon EOS-5D
Lens: Canon EF 70-200mm f/2.8 L IS USM
Location: OSH
Date: Jul 29, 2011
Aperture: f/8
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/500
Galleries: Sky, Action
Date Uploaded: Jul 30, 2011

 Taken at AirVenture 2011, the annual gathering of EAA members in Oshkosh, WI, otherwise known as the Mecca of Aviation :-)
This is Bob Carlton's Super Salto jet-powered sailplane. The jet engine produces about 240lb of thrust. The jet is used to power the sailplane to altitude, and the aerobatic routine captured here is performed with the jet turned off.

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Ricoh GR III
Pentax DA 18-135mm F3.5-5.6ED AL [IF] WR DC
 08/07/2011 03:54:50 PM
Delightful, whimsical.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 08/03/2011 01:52:24 PM
With all the sky writing it does give a feeling of freedom of flight.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Olympus OM-D E-M5 Mark III
Olympus 12-100mm f/4.0 M.Zuiko ED IS PRO
 08/01/2011 12:13:22 AM
How can I not love this shot?!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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