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<blockquote data-quote="Whiskeyman" data-source="post: 555372" data-attributes="member: 13556">I hope it goes well for you.&nbsp; Many years ago, my private instructor had an acquaintance with a two-seat P-51 in South Florida.&nbsp; Somehow, he convinced the owner to take me along on a short flight.&nbsp; Unfortunately, the flight had to be cancelled because of serious maintenance issues with the P-51, and I never did get the chance again since I moved out of the area.&nbsp; I've had a similar opportunity since then, but as a paid client, and that was more than I could justify spending once I had a family.&nbsp; I don't fly any more, but do sometimes miss it, so I am really envious our your opportunity.&nbsp; Have a photo plan for the flight, paying very close attention to plane positions and lighting angles, and be very involved with the flight planning and mission brief to maximize your shooting opportunities.&nbsp; Let the pilots know then what you need for the best photos, and also communicate with them once in the air, if you can.&nbsp; If they fly photo shoots, let them share with you what works and what doesn't.&nbsp; And stretch your muscles well before getting into the seat, because you might have to really contort your body above the waist once you get in the air!Again, good luck!WM</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Whiskeyman, post: 555372, member: 13556"] I hope it goes well for you. Many years ago, my private instructor had an acquaintance with a two-seat P-51 in South Florida. Somehow, he convinced the owner to take me along on a short flight. Unfortunately, the flight had to be cancelled because of serious maintenance issues with the P-51, and I never did get the chance again since I moved out of the area. I've had a similar opportunity since then, but as a paid client, and that was more than I could justify spending once I had a family. I don't fly any more, but do sometimes miss it, so I am really envious our your opportunity. Have a photo plan for the flight, paying very close attention to plane positions and lighting angles, and be very involved with the flight planning and mission brief to maximize your shooting opportunities. Let the pilots know then what you need for the best photos, and also communicate with them once in the air, if you can. If they fly photo shoots, let them share with you what works and what doesn't. And stretch your muscles well before getting into the seat, because you might have to really contort your body above the waist once you get in the air! Again, good luck! WM [/QUOTE]

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