Intriguing to see the new style LAA mag covers are seeking to atttract [?] newcomers to our ranks by picturing modern a/c in steep death defying dives.
Presumably demonstrating how clever we pilots are flying such unstable a/c, incapable of being flown S & L & being caught by the camera man only just before impact !
If you look at the back ground I dont think the Jab is in a dive it it just a way to get as big a picture as poss on the mag cover, looks good and I am sure it will be a great read when it arrives
I Like the new style photography on the inside where we are shown small pieces of aircraft at equally odd angles.Presumably this is part of an ongoing quiz where you have to name the plane (common in the old black and white Popular Flying Mags of yesteryear) but they have forgotten to publish the rules or details of the prizes.
Come on Brian ,if you can't afford the ink for complete pictures I'll put a few bob in the poor box for you!
Phew my mag has dropped through the door.
Articles are fine as per - well done Brian, mag is bright but jury is still out on details - I find the photos disorientating and agree with Tony Francis.
The photography style is similar to other magazines, particularly in the USA.
It enables the editor to get an imposing shot of the whole aeroplane onto the cover and I don't think there is anything wrong with it.
The other style which is used is the close in cockpit shot, either head on or at a slight angle which emphasises the drama of the scene - equally as good.
Bugger to fly though if you are being photographed - right in the slipstream
I think it brings the magazine right up to the level of the the other mainstream alternatives and should be available for retail sale if it isn't already.
If Brian is relying on 'spellcheck' it cleaqrly intwoduces moore errers than a human reader.
Plus a few holwers on the three a/c comparism conflicting data text aagainst summary boxes and curious sppeds ! Maybe orlrite for us wot carnt reed proper, but ....
Hi all, LOOP is doing just what we wanted them to do, bringing a refreshingly new style to the magazine. Personally I think it looks great, and the general consensus seems to agree that it is a big improvement.
Yes Mike we do have a few problems with proofing, as a new publisher means different working practices. We are working hard to resolve these minor difficulties and I have no doubt we'll get there very soon.