On Wednesday 18 April 2007 23:27, Dene wrote:
> Hi all,
> This was circulating at work and thought it might have group interest;
> http://www.airsceneuk.org.uk/airshow05/riat05/partone/curtis.jpg
>
> That would be a challenge to model in AI...
>
> Cheers
> Dene
> NZWN

I have actually seen this particular air show act at the Reno National Air 
Races and these photo are an accurate reflection of what I have seen in 
person.  He really does fly inverted under those ribbons.  Also the ribbon 
connecting the poles is designed to to be easily broken or cut.  So he first 
makes an inverted pass under the ribbons and then makes a second inverted 
pass slightly over the ribbons but close enough to cut them with his rudder.  
A very impressive demonstration of flying skill.

Hal 

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