Hi, Chris,
I have never run the numbers on weight and balance calculations, but, in
many cases, I think it comes about in converting piston engine designs to
turboprops. The turbos are so much lighter than the piston engines that
they have to be moved forward as far as possible. The extended nose gives
baggage space to help complete the balance with a full load of passengers.
At least, that is my simple view of the issue.
Returning to film brings its own challenges, especially with manual
exposure. Digital autoexposure has ruined me!
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Chris Barker" <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Saturday, November 19, 2011 1:36 AM
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Film Shots from the Airport
> It's interesting to see film again, Jim.
>
> I've always wondered why aircraft like that have such long noses. I'm
> sure that there is not that much kit to instal in there, and it must
> affect the pilot's view on the approach. I'm surprised that the designer
> doesn't work out the balance to allow the use of a shorter nose.
>
> Chris
>
> On 18 Nov 2011, at 19:10, Jim Nichols wrote:
>
>> I took a few film shots at the local airport to evaluate a recent lens
>> acquisition, a Canon 50/1.4 from the late 1950s.
>>
>> This beautiful turboprop business twin is a frequent visitor:
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/N20WL+9a.jpg.html
>>
>> A local Cessna 340 pulled up to the gas pump, and the airport crew
>> responded. While the owner had positioned the ladder, guess who gets to
>> do the work.
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Fueling+the+340+18.jpg.html
>>
>> She also does office work when business is slow:
>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/Office+Work.jpg.html
>
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