04.08.2008, 16:33
My pleasure, M8 :!: 
Oh, I like the blurred prop on the added plane! You're catching on fast :!: :o
A tip for this kind of shot: The smoke usually comes from the engine exhaust so the smoke would generally come from the engine area and cover the underbelly of the aircraft. No big deal, just something to consider for the future :wink:
Air racing involves flying a path around and between pylons and is about who completes the laps first. Aerobatics is about performing aerobatics perfectly within the confines of an imaginary box which goes up into the air. So, there is a different focus for each and, hence, different types of aircraft are used
The racers fly souped up monoplanes, kind of like NASCAR. The aerobatic planes may be bipes or monos but are more focused on torque, agility and the ability to handle a lot of G forces without being ripped apart! In fact, engine torque is necessary in order to perform some of the aerobatic moves! :wink:
A P-51 or Corsair body with a hot engine is fairly common for racing whereas something like an Extra 300 or a purpose designed Sukhoi aerobatic aircaft is more of what you would find doing aerobatics. 8)
Oh, I like the blurred prop on the added plane! You're catching on fast :!: :o
A tip for this kind of shot: The smoke usually comes from the engine exhaust so the smoke would generally come from the engine area and cover the underbelly of the aircraft. No big deal, just something to consider for the future :wink:
Air racing involves flying a path around and between pylons and is about who completes the laps first. Aerobatics is about performing aerobatics perfectly within the confines of an imaginary box which goes up into the air. So, there is a different focus for each and, hence, different types of aircraft are used
The racers fly souped up monoplanes, kind of like NASCAR. The aerobatic planes may be bipes or monos but are more focused on torque, agility and the ability to handle a lot of G forces without being ripped apart! In fact, engine torque is necessary in order to perform some of the aerobatic moves! :wink:
A P-51 or Corsair body with a hot engine is fairly common for racing whereas something like an Extra 300 or a purpose designed Sukhoi aerobatic aircaft is more of what you would find doing aerobatics. 8)