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Analog Flight Computer
Analog Flight Computer
Dr.Confuser


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Challenge: Wheels (Basic Editing I)
Camera: Nikon Coolpix 5000
Location: Kirkland, WA USA
Date: Apr 3, 2004
Aperture: F 2.8
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/13
Galleries: Still Life, Macro
Date Uploaded: Apr 4, 2004

Pictured: The analog flight computer I used when I learned to fly, my 1990 vintage flight jacket, and a WW II vintage leather combat helmet -- a gift from our foreign exchange student. By turning the wheel on the flight computer and aligning specific information on wheel with specific readings on the bezel, I can compute all relevant flight parameters. It still works today and never runs out of batteries.

Statistics
Place: 109 out of 283
Avg (all users): 5.3455
Avg (commenters): 6.5333
Avg (participants): 5.2393
Avg (non-participants): 5.4419
Views since voting: 1734
Votes: 246
Comments: 16
Favorites: 0


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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/12/2004 02:27:29 PM
nice shot. there is a hotspot in the front which is very distracting, either flash or the light above. <8>
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04/12/2004 12:32:40 PM
The only thing that bugs me about this picture is the sunlight or light that is being reflected on the bottom of the flight computer. 5
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04/12/2004 04:19:15 AM
Unique interpretation of challenge. Great picture!!
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04/11/2004 06:39:46 AM
Interesting subject, and very well done. Small improvements in DOF and lighting (cutting the overexposure on the highlights) might be possible. But, I definately like this. -9
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04/10/2004 11:09:56 PM
Nice still
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04/10/2004 09:08:14 AM
Very unique. Maybe just a little more contrast between the flight bag and the contents. I haven't seen one of these since before my dad left the Air Force in 75. 10
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04/09/2004 08:17:43 PM
I like the nostalgic feel to it.
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04/09/2004 01:20:21 PM
excellent colors and shades
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04/08/2004 07:14:06 PM
Ok. I must admit I've never seen one (flight computer) but apart from the informative character of this shot... it does not bring anything....
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04/08/2004 11:29:32 AM
The photo seems a little cluttered.
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04/08/2004 09:33:45 AM
Nice idea, the lighting is a alittle harsh because of the reflection at the bottom.
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04/07/2004 07:08:26 PM
Would be a nice b&w or sepia!
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04/07/2004 05:28:53 PM
i would have loved this in b&w
still nice this way though
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04/07/2004 04:25:57 PM
Good shot, other than the hot spots. Sure glad my old E6B is in the attic somewhere, cause I could never remember how to use it in the age of the FMS.
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04/07/2004 07:52:55 AM
an interesting photo, but done in an uninteresting way. the highlight along the bottom edge is distracting.
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04/07/2004 02:57:28 AM
the flight cap is a nice touch, and I like the gentle sepia style lighting. 8
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