Wings Over Houston 2001 & 2003 Index

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Postby Scorpiоn » Sat Mar 25, 2006 4:57 am

I had a feeling, but I didn't want to invoke the wrath of the Britons. ;)

What are they using for those "fun" explosions? Do they actually use live ammo? Napalm?  ;D

Great series! Lots of variation in the sky!

The use little packets of something - gasoline, I suppose.  You might see them in a shot or two.  I wish they'd use some tracer rounds for the simulated air combat, it'd be the finishing touch! :D However, I can imagine it'd be one more risk and cost in an already risky and costly "hobby".  It still would be quite the show, however. 8)

Any half "explosive" explosion would contain quite a bit of ejecta and you'll notice there's little to no debris.  This is almost always the sign of an artsy gasoline explosion.  A nice, gasoline explosion results in a virtually nil ejecta level, which is perfectly safe to fly though (obviously, as seen).  I can't say the same for early, fabric covered aircraft, however.  They might get away with it, but I wouldn't want to be the one to try it! :-X ;D
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Re: Wings Over Houston 2001 & 2003 Index

Postby Willit Run » Sat Mar 25, 2006 7:24 am

Nice shots!! :)  Most of the aircraft look like the Confederate Air Force. ( Sorry!, The Commemorative Air Force! Being Politically Correct has gotten out of hand! )

  I'am loaded with 3.5 gigs of SD cards for the shows this year and also a total of four batteries.  :)

 Should add up to about 2300 shots give or take per show.  ;D
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Re: Wings Over Houston 2001 & 2003 Index

Postby F3Hadlow » Sat Mar 25, 2006 7:47 am

Some great photos throughout :)
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Re: Wings Over Houston 2001 & 2003 Index

Postby beaky » Sat Mar 25, 2006 12:50 pm

Wow!!

Dumbass that I am, I replied in the original thread, so again:
Terrific set(s)!!
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Postby Scorpiоn » Sat Mar 25, 2006 5:17 pm

Thanks to everyone for the replies, but the image size is getting under my skin.  I thought they were small as well, but I figured most people would be upset if I made about 14 threads on one topic for starters!  I guess this is another query/vote/question! ::) :D ;)
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Re: Wings Over Houston 2001 & 2003 Index

Postby cloud9 » Sat Mar 25, 2006 5:23 pm

I know the guy who flys the F-16 and the guy who flies in the B-17 "Thunderbird" (thunderbird is the nose art name)
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Re: Wings Over Houston 2001 & 2003 Index

Postby chomp_rock » Sat Mar 25, 2006 6:47 pm

What are they using for those "fun" explosions? Do they actually use live ammo? Napalm?  ;D


Usually they use bags containing a mix of Jet-A and unleaded petrol (car gas) or AvGas.  
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