Asking a Really big favor from anyone that might be interested...

[avinuts]

I am an amateur/hobbiest aspiring photographer that has attended the EAA in Oshkosh since 1974. I have been flying since I was 16 years old and have been around long enough to know a few of the "do's and don'ts. I have always been a big Warbird fan and even volunteered to work the fuel truck back in the old days. I would like to ask permission to photograph a few Warbird aircraft ealy in the morning during the week at EAA (about two hours). Yes, I don't touch without asking and hopefully having the owner present. I anticipate using two of my favorite things in the shoot, beautiful aircraft and beautiful girls. I would like to get some "wing and cockpit" photos with the model if possible. The photos are not sold and I do not get paid or make any money on this venture. The model gets free admission from me in trade for her time. As the owner/pilot, you would receive edited photo(s) of the model with your aircraft emailed to you after the show. Any interest would be sincerely appreciated. Thanks, Mike.

[Mayhemxpc]

I just have a lowly O-2A (with 14 bullet-hole patches) but I plan on being there all week, and I usually am on the line myself shortly about dawn, gawking at the other airplanes in that beautiful light and pre-crowd peace. So, if that interests you, I will be there.

Chris Mayer
N424AF
www.o2cricket.com

[avinuts]

Thank you for the offer. No such thing as a lowly warbird. I will be in touch as things get closer and become more finalized. Very much appreciated. Mike

[bdk]

You might want to ask EAA first. I was wandering around outside in the "public" area outside the fenced off warbirds area taking night shots of Rudy Frasca's Spitfire and was chased away by some "warbirds security" folks in a golf cart. I guess the warbirds see a lot of vandalism from people who stealthily flash camera strobes in the night. I was told I couldn't be there even though it wasn't fenced off and there were no signs. This was some time ago so things may have changed, but seldom do they change for the better in my experience.

Yes Zack, I'm still complaining about this...

[avinuts]

Thanks for the info...

[avinuts]

Plan to shoot in daylight with grounds open and owner/pilot present. Should hopefully prevent any security problems. Request was posted in EAA email newsletter this month without comment. Thanks Mike