Not necessarily an article per se but more a list of humorous excerpts from Training Manuals that James showed me today, and that I thought would be fun to post here for everyone to see, there are a few that should make you laugh out loud as it were.

If you have any which we haven’t listed please post them in the comments section for others to enjoy.

I’ve added the ability to quickly deploy HTML5 videos into the website, we support both Theora and H.264 video playback so every HTML5 compliant browser user should be able to experience our video output from now on.

For those without HTML5 support I’m going to look at building Flash in as a backup plan, it’s not the best backup plan in the world but at least it means people shouldn’t miss our videos.

I’ve just posted my next part of the Photography Workflow series: Transferring & Storing Files it covers transferring photographs, file formats, storage options and backup options.

“Introduction

Once you've chosen your camera the next important choice is how are you going to transfer and store those precious photographs? Things to consider are budget, file type and backup options.

Transferring Files.... 10%.... 20%....

When transferring photograph's there are 3 ways this can be done dependant upon your camera and computer, theres Direct-Connection, which is connecting your camera to your computer using the supplied lead (usually Mini USB to USB), the only draw back to this is that it drains the camera battery as the camera has to be on while the transfer is taking place, and isn't always the quickest option due to some cameras having below average I/O Data controllers (Input/Output Data Controllers).”

Camera Selection is the second instalment of my “Photography Workflow” series, looking at different models of cameras and looking at some of the basic’s of choosing a camera.

“The first thing to consider when thinking about photography is what sort of camera will I need for what I want to photograph? I personally own a Nikon D60, why did I buy an entry level camera?...”

I’ve begun work on a series of articles under the name of “Photography Workflow” where I’ll talk through various photography techniques and photo-manipulation techniques and provide step by step guides along the way, I’ve started the series with just a basic short introduction:

“When we talk about photography workflow what do we actually mean? some of us may think I point the camera, I click the button and the camera takes care of the rest, well to some degree this is true, but how many photograph's do you take that you are truly 100% happy with? If you are anything like me...

I appologise about the delay in posting, but having a few teething problems with a few things in my new home at the moment, but as promised I’ve re-published James’ article talking about the A Nations Aviation in One that was originally published by Airscene UK in 2007:

"Fabulous Las Vegas, Nevada; a place that has forty million visitors every year, and last November that number was increased by the additional draw to Nellis Air Force Base for 'Aviation Nation', a celebration of the sixtieth anniversary of the formation of the independent United States Air Force. It was 18 September 1947 when Harry Truman signed the document that freed the Air Force from the clutches of the Army.”

As promised I’ve re-published James’ article talking about the RAF Waddington Internation Airshow that was originally published by Airscene UK in 2007:

"Whilst I can't say I've attended every single show, due to holiday and other commitments, I've certainly attended the vast majority over that period, and I thought it would be interesting to turn back the pages and recall just a few of the memorable visitors we have enjoyed over the years. During the weekend of the 16/17 September 1994 RAF Finningley held its last 'Battle of Britain At Home' event, the station being scheduled for closure the following year. Indeed, in April 1995 a formal closing event took place, the aircraft being dispersed to their new homes; RAF Cranwell for the Jetstreams and Dominies, and RAF..."

An article about, the history of Lajes Airfield in Terceira, Azores. In the Azores is the Lajes Field which is home to amongst other things the 65th Air Base Wing of the USAF. Lajes provides a strategic position for the USAF within the North Atlantic. Lajes Field is operated by the Portuguese Air Force, and also provides support for Military and Civil aviation operators.... Read More

When I told a friend I was attending the show this year he asked me what was there and so Peter I dedicate the following to you.

It may be as much as is there as was there the history and the feeling of the place the geography of the area the light for the photographs it is just outstanding a unique place to the aviation buff heaven on earth.... Read More