Cheers guys. I have gotten to the point where I have settled down from the initial excitement of flying and been able to take everything in and concentrate on composing the shot. I still get excited about flying, and am having a blast doing it, it's kind of hard to describe.
When we were done with the formations, we flew lead back to Van Nuys, leaving the formation to take Rick's airplane back to Whiteman. That's the time it is really relaxing. I sat in the back seat and took it all in. I still took a few shots.
1. Overhead view of Van Nuys and the famous 16R
2. turning over the North end of the San Fernando Valley.
3. Sunset over the San Fernando Valley.