2012 Reno Air Races
May 18, 2012 19:33:51 #
It looks like they will be holding the event again this year! There was some speculation that it might be canceled, but it looks like they sorted out their 100 million dollar insurance policy are are moving forward with this year's races. I can't wait.
Last year was utter chaos, and I'm fortunate to be here today. Some might think I'm crazy for wanting to go back, but there is nothing quite like it. I shot over 2000 photos before the event was canceled.
http://www.airrace.org/
Great photo op for those into this kind of photography! Anyone else planning to go?
Last year was utter chaos, and I'm fortunate to be here today. Some might think I'm crazy for wanting to go back, but there is nothing quite like it. I shot over 2000 photos before the event was canceled.
http://www.airrace.org/
Great photo op for those into this kind of photography! Anyone else planning to go?
May 18, 2012 22:06:09 #
I should go. The pilot of Rare Bear is a friend of mine- also a retired United Pilot. Of course John is getting old too!
May 18, 2012 22:43:25 #
mdorn wrote:
It looks like they will be holding the event again... (show quote)
Looks Cool,wish I could go and moreso to Oshkosh as I was born there and never got to go to that one either.My dad went on many occations as he was a P51 Scuadron Commander in WWII.Hope you have a great time and share some afterwards.
Aloha
May 18, 2012 23:16:23 #
CaptainC wrote:
I should go. The pilot of Rare Bear is a friend of mine- also a retired United Pilot. Of course John is getting old too!
Very cool Cliff! The F8F-2 Bearcat is one of the fastest planes out there! Wow... what I would give to meet your friend. I had a pit pass on my last trip, but didn't see anyone around the plane.
Here's a shot I captured of your friend. Hard to tell, but do you recognize him (ha ha)? You really should consider going out this year. I've missed a few, but I've been going to the Air Races for a couple decades now. This is what got me into photography.
Rare Bear
May 18, 2012 23:28:12 #
mdorn wrote:
quote=CaptainC I should go. The pilot of Rare Bea... (show quote)
Yeah - that's John - I can tell by that little mole on his cheek. :-)
John is one of the finest aviators I have ever known. He and I were both FAA check airmen - He gave me some of my annual checks and I gave him some of his. He is just a class guy.
May 18, 2012 23:39:08 #
May 19, 2012 00:35:47 #
I plan on going again this year. I generally get a media pass which allows me to go out to the pylons. The event is a real must for anyone interested in aviation.
May 19, 2012 00:41:45 #
I haven't been in a few years, so I might try and get out this year.... Always a lot of fun... :thumbup:
Mike
Mike
May 19, 2012 00:42:41 #
AK Dreamer wrote:
I plan on going again this year. I generally get a media pass which allows me to go out to the pylons. The event is a real must for anyone interested in aviation.
Very nice! How do you get a media pass? Many many years ago---way before digital, my photographer friends and I would sneak out onto the course and get as close to the pylons as possible. What a rush when those planes raced by. Needless to say, we got escorted out more than once. We were lucky not to get arrested. Virtually impossible to do this today. Security is very tight.
May 19, 2012 01:12:20 #
I should start making plans to go- make it a real photo trip- do Lake Tahoe, Donner Pass, Truckee on the way there and Virgina City, Carson City, Monitor Pass, Hope Valley & Carson Pass on the way back. Nice 4 day trip.
May 19, 2012 10:50:21 #
mdorn wrote:
It looks like they will be holding the event again... (show quote)
My sister and her friends go every year. Kind of like a reunion thing they do. Last year she left a half hour early due to other engagements. She and her friends were no more than 50 ft. from the impact site. No one in her group was hurt, thank God. I've been to a few races, not sure if I can make it this year, work gets in the way.
May 19, 2012 20:29:24 #
mdorn wrote:
quote=AK Dreamer I plan on going again this year.... (show quote)
I'm fortunate that my daughter owns a film production company and she shoots sporting events, airshows, golf matches, etc. and I shoot stills for the events she is shooting. It is thru her company that I get the media pass. I'd go to the air races even if I didn't get the pass but I'd definately spring for the pit pass.
May 19, 2012 21:28:31 #
I will be there. Going down for the entire week. I also have not been in a couple of years. I get to work in the outer pylon 4 area. Great venue for getting some awesome shots.
May 19, 2012 22:42:21 #
Looks as if a number of us are going to be there this year. It would be good if we could perhaps meet up as a group, choke down a few brews, and take a few pics together. If anyone's interested, perhaps we could work on it as time gets closer to the event.
May 19, 2012 22:47:25 #
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