400mph Blue Angel, overcranked

Eric Gulbransen · October 8th, 2007, 07:57 PM

I know this isn't pretty, sharp, shot properly, or even one bit creative. But it'll definitely get a rise out of you..

Work warning: JETS ARE LOUD!

Stuart Campbell · October 9th, 2007, 02:05 PM

The pilot is what we in the UK call a proper twat! I reckon if you sent that clip to the US Airforce (if that's where the plane is from) he'd have his butt (I believe that's what it's referred to in the US) kicked so far up inside he'd never fly again from the sight of boot in his eyes! Margin for error 0, possible civilian injury percentage chance from flying that low at that speed in civilian areas 100%

Pretty cool though! Well caught on camera! Very entertaining!

Mind you......maybe it was a Russian plane over US waters! Now there's a thought!

Eric Gulbransen · October 9th, 2007, 02:18 PM

LOL..

Thanks Stuart. I shot that while balancing on the bow of a 40' swaying yacht, in the wind. Ridiculous conditions. Once I followed them straight up into the sky while using the view finder and when they were straight up over head I lost all my bearings and almost fell off the damn boat! Lesson learned..

Justin Ferar · October 9th, 2007, 06:49 PM

I can see (and hear) those buggars (Blue Angels) from my deck in Larkspur as they fly over Mt. Tamalpais. I had no idea they flew that low over the bay! I've been to fleet week many times and never saw that.

Hell of a shot Eric.

Glenn Davidson · October 9th, 2007, 07:35 PM

Awesome video. Here is another low fly by.

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=a04_1188112290

Stuart Campbell · October 10th, 2007, 01:13 AM

you caught that balancing on a bobbing yacht?

Have to say Eric, well done! To catch that is pretty impressive!

Can't believe that's a regular event out there. Amazed they get away with it!

That must be the difference between the USAF and the RAF! No Tom Cruises in the RAF! All Tally Ho and lounge lizard moustaches!

Roger and Out!

October 8th, 2007, 07:57 PM	#1
Eric Gulbransen Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Palo Alto, California Posts: 520	400mph Blue Angel, overcranked - HD200 I know this isn't pretty, sharp, shot properly, or even one bit creative. But it'll definitely get a rise out of you.. Work warning: JETS ARE LOUD!

October 9th, 2007, 06:49 PM	#4
Justin Ferar Major Player Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Larkspur, CA Posts: 378	I can see (and hear) those buggars (Blue Angels) from my deck in Larkspur as they fly over Mt. Tamalpais. I had no idea they flew that low over the bay! I've been to fleet week many times and never saw that. Hell of a shot Eric. __________________ www.justinferar.com www.weddingsonfilm.com

October 9th, 2007, 02:05 PM	#2
Stuart Campbell Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hannover, Germany Posts: 400	The pilot is what we in the UK call a proper twat! I reckon if you sent that clip to the US Airforce (if that's where the plane is from) he'd have his butt (I believe that's what it's referred to in the US) kicked so far up inside he'd never fly again from the sight of boot in his eyes! Margin for error 0, possible civilian injury percentage chance from flying that low at that speed in civilian areas 100% Pretty cool though! Well caught on camera! Very entertaining! Mind you......maybe it was a Russian plane over US waters! Now there's a thought!

October 9th, 2007, 02:18 PM	#3
Eric Gulbransen Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Palo Alto, California Posts: 520	LOL.. Thanks Stuart. I shot that while balancing on the bow of a 40' swaying yacht, in the wind. Ridiculous conditions. Once I followed them straight up into the sky while using the view finder and when they were straight up over head I lost all my bearings and almost fell off the damn boat! Lesson learned..

October 9th, 2007, 07:35 PM	#5
Glenn Davidson Major Player Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Nevada City, California Posts: 499	Awesome video. Here is another low fly by. http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=a04_1188112290

October 10th, 2007, 01:13 AM	#6
Stuart Campbell Major Player Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Hannover, Germany Posts: 400	you caught that balancing on a bobbing yacht? Have to say Eric, well done! To catch that is pretty impressive! Can't believe that's a regular event out there. Amazed they get away with it! That must be the difference between the USAF and the RAF! No Tom Cruises in the RAF! All Tally Ho and lounge lizard moustaches! Roger and Out!