James,
The Lancaster is definitely on my list of TLE shoots I need to go to I am going to the Broad Gauge shoot at Swindon and was booked for HMS Medusa until it got cancelled and rearranged for when we are in Greece.
Dawn yesterday had us up in the Texas sky capturing a Piper Tribute_Pacer. Yes, I know, not one of the more exciting designs in the air, but this Piper is a one of a kind restoration. The aircraft has been in the owner's family since new, it was his Dad's airplane and it has a great deal of sentimental value. My good friend Darin Hart, the legend at American Legend Aircraft, was chosen to do the almost $400,000 !!!! Ground up refurb on the Tri-Pacer. Some have said that you can't put a price on sentimental value, well I know one gentleman who would beg to differ.......
You might be looking at the next addition to HQ. This was my air to air mount yesterday morning, a freshly minted 180 HP Super Legend with a full Garmin Glass panel and all the bells and whistles, including mounts for amphibs. I'm going back soon, to spend a few days with Darin so we can shoot dawn/dusk imagery on Lake Cooper in East Texas and we are going to continue discussing the options and how I'd like the Super Legend built. I already have the N number for it.........N777JW, and I think that paint scheme fits the spirit at HQ to a "T".
P.S. Chandler voted a resounding "YES!!!!!!!" when I mentioned the possibility to him
Probably a long shot, but before I list it somewhere I thought I'd post it here. Now that I've vetted my new Sony PXW Z280, I'm going to sell my PXW Z150. Mint condition, all original packaging, original battery and charger, $2700. The unit was $1100 more than that new and they are selling on eBay for $2800 and up depending upon condition and use. This is a great 4K/UHD Sony XDCAM, not too heavy, but produces a first class video image. I'll pay shipping in the US.
Continue to be a faithful "lurker" but have spent so very little time at the computer these days. Life has been very busy for the Nehmer's, but in a good way. We vacationed in Germany and Norhtern Italy back in June & early July (Thanks Rodolfo for the tips and input) - It was the first time in over 25 years and more than 40 visit's to Europe I actually went there for vacation. The family had a great time too! A few pictures below: Beyond Annie, Clara, and I we also were vacationing with David (nephew), his wife Tobea, and her parents Bernd and Rosemarie.
Work travel to EU, Japan and even the some in the US has continued as well. But we find time to enjoy family life and relax. Below are pictures of a "Window Seat" that my daughter Annie designed, dad built from rough saw walnut, and mom finished. It was a fun family project!
And also below is a couple photo's of our wonderful neighbors. 2 of Al and Diane's children live in Aachen, Germany and they come home every summer for a vacation. Several years in a row now they have hired a "Professional" photographer to capture the family photo for them, and have yet to actually be pleased with the results. This year they asked me if I would mind giving it a try; I said sure I'll give it a try but no promises since I am just a guy with a camera problem. It was a fun challenge since I really only do photography for fun, and much of it is landscape work. Al and Diane have a new complaint; too many good ones to choose from! It was fun to capture the moment for them and share this gift of photography.
Nick, praying you can get that blood issues worked out. Doesn't sound like fun at all.
Laura, thanks for all the photo's of Memphis Bell and the Air Force museum. And stop charging into the world eyes and arms first! We don't heal as fast as we use too.
James, the Lancaster photos are just awesome!
And Jim: Slow down some, I can't keep up and I am just reading about all your adventures! And please tell Chandler Good job on the B52 photo shoot, he is doing well and growing into a fine young man. Hard to believe it has already been 2 yrs since I had the chance meeting with him and the family zip lining up in Colorado.
Sounds like you had a lot of fun on your trip, and love the window seat! Great work on the family photo for your neighbors. Yes, I do have a tendency to throw myself into my work, usually not quite so literally! My kids have threatened to bubble-wrap me. Definitely don't bounce so well anymore. Still working on the wrist, too, the flex downward is still stiff.
DanNehmer wrote:
Hi All!
Continue to be a faithful "lurker" but have spent so very little time at the computer these days. Life has been very busy for the Nehmer's, but in a good way. We vacationed in Germany and Northern Italy back in June & early July (Thanks Rodolfo for the tips and input) - It was the first time in over 25 years and more than 40 visit's to Europe I actually went there for vacation. The family had a great time too! A few pictures below: Beyond Annie, Clara, and I we also were vacationing with David (nephew), his wife Tobea, and her parents Bernd and Rosemarie.
Work travel to EU, Japan and even the some in the US has continued as well. But we find time to enjoy family life and relax. Below are pictures of a "Window Seat" that my daughter Annie designed, dad built from rough saw walnut, and mom finished. It was a fun family project!
And also below is a couple photo's of our wonderful neighbors. 2 of Al and Diane's children live in Aachen, Germany and they come home every summer for a vacation. Several years in a row now they have hired a "Professional" photographer to capture the family photo for them, and have yet to actually be pleased with the results. This year they asked me if I would mind giving it a try; I said sure I'll give it a try but no promises since I am just a guy with a camera problem. It was a fun challenge since I really only do photography for fun, and much of it is landscape work. Al and Diane have a new complaint; too many good ones to choose from! It was fun to capture the moment for them and share this gift of photography.
Nick, praying you can get that blood issues worked out. Doesn't sound like fun at all.
Laura, thanks for all the photo's of Memphis Bell and the Air Force museum. And stop charging into the world eyes and arms first! We don't heal as fast as we use too.
James, the Lancaster photos are just awesome!
And Jim: Slow down some, I can't keep up and I am just reading about all your adventures! And please tell Chandler Good job on the B52 photo shoot, he is doing well and growing into a fine young man. Hard to believe it has already been 2 yrs since I had the chance meeting with him and the family zip lining up in Colorado.
Headed out to KTKI to get a little instruction with the Garmin G1000 Avionics Suite. There's a late model Skylane available for rental so I thought I'd check out and have something to fly to assignments that aren't terribly distant.
JWilsonphoto wrote:
You might be looking at the next addition to HQ. This was my air to air mount yesterday morning, a freshly minted 180 HP Super Legend with a full Garmin Glass panel and all the bells and whistles, including mounts for amphibs. I'm going back soon, to spend a few days with Darin so we can shoot dawn/dusk imagery on Lake Cooper in East Texas and we are going to continue discussing the options and how I'd like the Super Legend built. I already have the N number for it.........N777JW, and I think that paint scheme fits the spirit at HQ to a "T".
P.S. Chandler voted a resounding "YES!!!!!!!" when I mentioned the possibility to him ...Show more →
"Gee, grandma," said Little Red Riding Hood, "what big tires you have."
Indeed! And while you can bring that Super Legend in on the ragged edge of a 28 knot stall, you had better be in control of your sink rate because those Tundras will send you right back up for a second and third try.
I spent a couple of hours with the Garmin 1000 suite, classroom and ground time in the aircraft last evening, amazing! I am somewhat familiar with the Garmin interface because I had the latest Garmin stuff installed in my 182 and there's. 496 in my Legend, but this is a whole new level of information. The trick is getting the "buttonology" down, the info is all there but getting to it and back to where you were takes some doing initially. We're going to fly the system on Friday for a couple of hours and, while I'm sure it won't be old hat after that, I should be somewhat comfortable and reasonably safe with the system.
Speaking of amazing things, we've not had great luck attracting Hummingbirds over the years, but it seems that has changed. I saw one looking in the family room window at me as I photoshopped the other afternoon, so I got my feeder out, mixed up a batch of nectar and hung it out. We now have a steady stream of Hummingbirds shooting the ILS to two feeders in the back yard. This is a static shot, but I'm planning the timing/light for much better versions......... I believe this is a Black Throated Hummingbird.
One evening when my Buddy Bryan was in the tower and things were really quiet, we decided to establish a series of TKI records. The first was the tightest pattern by a fixed wing aircraft, that was the night the Wilson One Arrival was born The next was the most touch n go’s in one pass, 45 as I recall, then we went on to shortest take off roll, 75’. The Super could beat those numbers I imagine, especially the newest one with a reversible prop. Far as I know those benchmarks stand. I think a guy in a Mooney with the gear up might have tied my shortest landing roll, but he was disqualified
Come to think of it, wasn't there a “farmer takes the plane” airshow act like that?
