http://www.aneclecticmind.com Web site and blog for Maria Langer, freelance writer, commercial helicopter pilot, and serious amateur photographer. Thu, 24 May 2012 23:31:12 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/05/21/malaga-springs-to-martin-scott-by-helicopter/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/05/21/malaga-springs-to-martin-scott-by-helicopter/#comments Mon, 21 May 2012 14:00:01 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/?p=7690 Another nosecam video. Yesterday, I flew nine people from Martin Scott to Malaga Springs and back. For some of those flights, I had my GoPro "nosecam" set up and turned on. Since it's been so long since I shared a "nosecam" video, I threw one together Saturday night and uploaded it Sunday morning. Here it is. Continue reading →]]> http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/05/21/malaga-springs-to-martin-scott-by-helicopter/feed/ 0 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/03/24/tips-for-aerial-photographers/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/03/24/tips-for-aerial-photographers/#comments Sat, 24 Mar 2012 15:31:19 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/?p=7619 The pilot really does know best. When you hire an experienced pilot for an aerial photo or video shoot, you need to fully communicate the needs of the mission before the flight and listen to the pilot's advice. You need to work with your pilot to make a team to get the job done. Continue reading →]]> http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/03/24/tips-for-aerial-photographers/feed/ 14 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/02/26/the-2012-buckeye-air-fair/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/02/26/the-2012-buckeye-air-fair/#comments Sun, 26 Feb 2012 22:12:32 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/?p=7575 Some small towns really know how to put on an airport event. A great family event. Watch the video and see for yourself! Continue reading →]]> http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2012/02/26/the-2012-buckeye-air-fair/feed/ 0 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/12/13/interesting-links-december-13-2011/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/12/13/interesting-links-december-13-2011/#comments Wed, 14 Dec 2011 06:30:00 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/12/13/interesting-links-december-13-2011/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/12/13/interesting-links-december-13-2011/feed/ 0 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/11/17/interesting-links-november-17-2011/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/11/17/interesting-links-november-17-2011/#comments Fri, 18 Nov 2011 06:30:00 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/11/17/interesting-links-november-17-2011/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/11/17/interesting-links-november-17-2011/feed/ 0 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/11/14/interesting-links-november-14-2011/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/11/14/interesting-links-november-14-2011/#comments Tue, 15 Nov 2011 06:30:00 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/11/14/interesting-links-november-14-2011/ Continue reading →]]> http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/11/14/interesting-links-november-14-2011/feed/ 0 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/11/10/departure-from-dvt-video/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/11/10/departure-from-dvt-video/#comments Thu, 10 Nov 2011 14:00:14 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/11/10/departure-from-dvt-video/ A behind-the-scenes look at a helicopter departure from a relatively busy class D airport in Arizona. The results of some audio/video testing with my new GoPro HD Hero2. Continue reading →]]> http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/11/10/departure-from-dvt-video/feed/ 2 http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/11/05/just-because-you-went-to-college-doesnt-mean-youre-entitled-to-a-job/ http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/11/05/just-because-you-went-to-college-doesnt-mean-youre-entitled-to-a-job/#comments Sun, 06 Nov 2011 00:05:04 +0000 Maria Langer http://www.aneclecticmind.com/2011/11/05/just-because-you-went-to-college-doesnt-mean-youre-entitled-to-a-job/ The Occupy movement and jobs. A video with some commentary that's likely to be very unpopular. 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