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Years ago, a fellow named
Pennycuick did a thesis study in Africa on the flight characteristics of large
birds, mostly the big vultures like Ruppell's, and large eagles. He'd fire
up a little motorized glider early in the morning to get some altitude, then
shut off the motor and soar with the birds for hours, taking notes and shooting
video. As I recall he had a gunsight type camera mount, so it was a little
like playing the red baron. There were several nice articles describing
his work in the Journal of Experimental Biology.
The best part is that he got to
call it work, and even got paid for it!
For Monsieur Noireaux, your T-6
was probably just too big and loud and ugly, and the birds didn't wan't to play
with you.
Jim Cameron
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