The first shot was taken just as the arm was pulled away from the aircraft and before I got busy starting the engines... (not that it is difficult to start!)
Some great shots there. Does anyone know why, in most aircraft (and cars) night ilumination is orange? I always prefered "filiment white" or even the green
I think 'orange' or variants thereof are supposed to be less tiring on the eyeballs mate.
Tonks.. do any of the Captains you fly with show any amusement/bewilderment at you taking phots or do they show a similar amount of enthusiasm? Thinking back to the flight we had on 102, the crew were keen as mustard and as enthusiastic about being there as we were. I've spoken to many since.. some who were simply matter of fact.. it was a job.. no more, no less. This said, the 'matter of fact' brigade were in the minority
Orange...gives max contrast and clarity for minimum brightness the reason theywent green then orange was even better.
The old white lighting on cars was never so sharp and much better this way for older eyes that are good enough but pushing the limits of a night as regards oprtimum clarity of small instruments.
Garry
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Thanks for the comments... the light is very easy to look at, thats for sure. The reading lights and flood lights are bright white and can be a bit harsh at time. Some guys would rather have all the floods on and have the cockpit bright... I would rather have it dark, if for nothing else you can enjoy the night sky as well!
As for taking the pics... some take as many as me but most don't say a word. So far all have been very enthusiastic about flying
