That’s interesting, Jim. He must be close to the stall as he climbs away.
Chris
> On 10 Jun 17, at 17:58, Jim Nichols <jhnichols@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
> I had occasion yesterday to talk with a professional banner tow pilot, watch
> him lay out his equipment, and photograph the banner pickup for a four-hour
> tour above the Bonnaroo Music Festival.
>
> The airplane is a highly modified Piper Cub, fitted with a 180 hp Titan
> engine, replacing the original 65 hp Continental.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2304.JPG.html
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2304.JPG.html>
>
> Here he snatches the tow line and begins a steep climb.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2402.JPG.html
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2402.JPG.html>
>
> The banner unfurls as he climbs away.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2407.JPG.html
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2407.JPG.html>
>
> Then he heads off to Bonnaroo to go to work.
>
> http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2415.JPG.html
> <http://www.gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/20170609-DSCF2415.JPG.html>
>
> Comments and critiques welcomed and appreciated.
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