VintageFlying.com

We get asked some pretty interesting questions.  We will do our best to answer them on this page.  If you don't see an answer to your question, please use the "Contact Us" button and sent it to us.

1.  What kind of camera do you use to take the photos on the "Photos" page?

Photos were taken with a Nikon D300s with a Nikkor 18-200 mm vibration reduction (VR) lens.

2. Do you post-process your photos with a program like Photoshop?

No, the photos you see on this website are JPEG's right out of the camera.  I simply reduce the file size to save on upload time.

3.  You refer to "we" in your logbook.  Who is with you?

We fly solo most all of the time.  Pilots respond to Air Traffic Control (ATC) with the pronoun "we" even if they are flying alone.   Charles Lindbergh wrote a book about his historic flight titled "WE."  Neither Mr. Lindbergh nor any other pilot we know can explain why.

4.  What is your primary means of navigation and communication?

We use aeronautical charts, a stopwatch and compass backed up by a Garmin 296 GPS.  We have a Icon A23 transceiver radio strapped to the left leg. 

5.  How high can the Piper Cub fly?

We've flown the Cub a number of times just above 9,000 feet above sea level.  It takes a very long time to climb to that altitude.  Generally we look for lift to assist us. 

6. How fast do you fly?

We cruise consistently at 75 miles per hour.  Headwinds and tailwinds effect our ground speed.

7.  Do you follow a rigid flight plan and itinerary?

No we sure don't.  Weather conditions often change our planned route of flight.  We have never completed one of these adventures as planned, but then, that's why they are adventures.

8.  Who did your logo artwork?

We used Joe Jones of Artworks Studio Inc.  He combines his passion for aviation and art to produce images that bring the romance of aviation to your heart.  (http://www.artworksstudioinc.com/)