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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

27th Aug 2014, 22:35

Replies: 19

Vantage point for this pic?

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Posted By DaveReidUK

Thanks, sounds like my calculations might not be...

Thanks, sounds like my calculations might not be too far off !

Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

27th Aug 2014, 19:46

Replies: 19

Vantage point for this pic?

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Posted By DaveReidUK

Furthermore, assuming that: a) the aspect...

Furthermore, assuming that:

a) the aspect ratio of the photo isn't distorted

and

b) the aircraft's attitude is more-or-less level (it's a mile out on finals, so that's a reasonable...

Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

27th Aug 2014, 16:17

Replies: 19

Vantage point for this pic?

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Posted By DaveReidUK

The size of the aircraft's shadow on the ground...

The size of the aircraft's shadow on the ground will be identical to its actual span and length, but the apparent size in the photo is about 90%, so the camera must be at approximately ten times the...

Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

14th Aug 2014, 21:02

Replies: 19

Vantage point for this pic?

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Posted By DaveReidUK

I'd say from a helicopter hovering above the...

I'd say from a helicopter hovering above the approach path. :O

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