The frame rate artifact of barely moving propellers was rather fascinating.
The Corsair particularly in that was the simplest version of pure flight I've seen.
The synchronized loop was phenomenal, and the tandem one wasn't bad either.
The GoPro HD is transformational in viewing: everyday IMAX is the only acceptable standard now.
Loved the over-the-shoulder shots of the panel.
Quibbles:
They should have had cameras near the top of the tailplanes facing forward. Wingtips facing X-Y-Z wouldn't have hurt either.
I would have synched in ground shots as well at certain key points during their fly-bys.
If you're going to pair a P-38 and F-4U, having a Mitsu Zero to chase around is a moral imperative, just because.
Without at least 7.1 Dolby Surround with a decent subwoofer and sound properly recorded on-site on the day, not being able to
feel the engines the way you do in your chest in person when they're firing on all cylinders wide open, is a pale substitute. It's the difference between looking at a gorgeous woman, and actually holding her in your arms.
Still a great video.
It also makes me want someone to do this as well with a Spad and DRIII. The weather and the countryside was tremendous.
But instead of sliding in and out of different soundtracks on this vid, the main theme from
The Blue Max on that is the only way to go.
Someday, when I hit the lottery...
