On a recent stop at the airport, I spotted a beautiful airplane and had to have
a look. This is a Van's RV-6, a 2-place high performer, and it had stopped for
fuel midway between Chicago and Florida.
Here is an overall view of the RV-6:
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/RV6.jpg.html
This shows the interior:
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/RV6+Interior.jpg.html
Here, the owner is performing pre-flight checks before continuing his trip:
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/RV6+Preflight+Checks.jpg.html
Here is the panel. Note the push-buttons on the top of the pilots control
stick:
http://gallery.leica-users.org/v/OldNick/RV6+Panel.jpg.html
I watched him depart, and it climbed like a homesick angel!
Bessa R2a with Leica Summaron 35/3.5, Orange Filter
Comments and critiques welcomed.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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