>>>>>>Photos from the Reno Air Show Sponsored by Breitling

Daytona_John · 09-21-2006, 10:28 AM

The Reno Air Show is an anual event for which Breitling (a luxury watch manufacturer with a strong aviation tradition( has been a major sponsor for many years. I was invited as their guest to attend the event this year.

Here's a shot with David Martin (professional stunt pilot) and the Breitling stunt plan he flys, in front of the Breitling hospitality tent:

Here's another shot of the plane. Breitling was gracious enough to arrange for me to have a flight with David on Sunday - we drove over the California border to a small air strip where they'd transported the plane. David performed barrel rolls, loops, and we went completely upside down! At one point, we experience "3 G's" of force - equivalent of what astronauts experience during take off.

David was even kind enought to let me have some time "on the stick" and let me take the controls. :-/

As many well know, Brietling hired celebrity actor and aviation enthusiast John Travolta as a spokesperson for the company last year. Mr. Travolta attended the event, and I had the opportunity to interview him for an upcoming article. He was also present during a nice dinner on Saturday night. Mr. Travolta was very gracious and an all-around nice guy - here's a shot taken after we spent time chatting during the interview:

I also managed to get (in true WIS fashion) a good wrist shot of Mr. Travolta. That Navitimer looks pretty good on him....hmmm....I've been thinking about getting another watch.... ;D

During the airshow, I was taken to the Breitling chalet in the middle of the air show for unparalelled photo opportunities! :-X The following photos were taken with my camera, and a Canon 100-400L series lens and are NOT photoshopped beyond some crop and color correction. These are actual photos of planes in flight. I cannot begin to tell you how difficult it is to capture a jet plane "on film" that's flying just under the speed of sound.

Here's a shot of yours truly on the top level of the Breitling chalet:

I cannot begin to express my appreciation to Breitling for the invitation to this event. It was an incredible weekend I'll not soon forget.

- Paul - · 09-21-2006, 01:43 PM

The 2nd to last shot is amaaaazing - good work.

MrSilver · 09-21-2006, 01:48 PM

Wow,

Very cool.

Thanks for sharing!!!!!

BTW, Travolta is tall huh?

AcMilan714 · 09-21-2006, 03:07 PM

Man what i wouldnt do for a Breitling or a Panerai...

Greeney · 09-21-2006, 04:28 PM

I want Travoltas 707

.

Daytona_John · 09-21-2006, 04:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 1stnewcar

The 2nd to last shot is amaaaazing - good work.

Thanks much.

Daytona_John · 09-21-2006, 04:43 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MrSilver

Wow,

Very cool.

Thanks for sharing!!!!!

BTW, Travolta is tall huh?

Yep, he is. Of course, I'm pretty short - 5'7".

Victor.L3IchibanM3 · 09-21-2006, 04:46 PM

Did u get his autograph?

findtom · 09-21-2006, 08:17 PM

Awesome pics as always.

Daytona_John · 09-21-2006, 09:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Victor.L3IchibanM3

Did u get his autograph?

Nawww....I'm not an autograph guy.

Daytona_John · 09-21-2006, 09:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by findtom

Awesome pics as always.

Thanks!

ages944 · 09-21-2006, 11:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Greeney

I want Travoltas 707

.

forget that, I want Tom Cruise's P-51

ksfrogman · 09-22-2006, 01:33 AM

I recognize the F-16s and the F18, and that little stunt plane for some reason looks a little like a mini-P51 Mustang.

Nikki · 09-22-2006, 02:49 AM

wow, what an incredible experience, great shots!

Daytona_John · 09-22-2006, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by Nikki

wow, what an incredible experience, great shots!

Thanks Niki!

mava330 · 09-22-2006, 12:37 PM

Daytona_John, Where are your watch shots man!

I enjoy your watch shots!

Didn't they have any new Breitlings on display? The new Chronomat Blackbird by chance?

Here's a shameless plug of my Chronomat Evolution:

Daytona_John · 09-22-2006, 02:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mava330

Daytona_John, Where are your watch shots man!

I enjoy your watch shots!

Didn't they have any new Breitlings on display? The new Chronomat Blackbird by chance?

Here's a shameless plug of my Chronomat Evolution:

You must have missed the wrist shot of Mr. Travolta.

mava330 · 09-23-2006, 01:56 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Daytona_John

You must have missed the wrist shot of Mr. Travolta.

I SAW that! No other watch shots though?

They didn't have a display case with some of their new offerings?

Daytona_John · 09-23-2006, 07:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mava330

I SAW that! No other watch shots though?

They didn't have a display case with some of their new offerings?

Well yea....they did have a dealer there which had some display cases of watches being sold from the hospitality tent...but not much "new stuff."

Brunotheboxer · 09-23-2006, 12:34 PM

very nice.

must have been a great day.

Daytona_John · 09-23-2006, 01:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Brunotheboxer

very nice.

must have been a great day.

It was a great weekend!

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Daytona_John Lieutenant 260 Rep 406 Posts Drives: 2022 BMW X3M Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Dayton, OH iTrader: (0)	>>>>>>Photos from the Reno Air Show Sponsored by Breitling The Reno Air Show is an anual event for which Breitling (a luxury watch manufacturer with a strong aviation tradition( has been a major sponsor for many years. I was invited as their guest to attend the event this year. Here's a shot with David Martin (professional stunt pilot) and the Breitling stunt plan he flys, in front of the Breitling hospitality tent: Here's another shot of the plane. Breitling was gracious enough to arrange for me to have a flight with David on Sunday - we drove over the California border to a small air strip where they'd transported the plane. David performed barrel rolls, loops, and we went completely upside down! At one point, we experience "3 G's" of force - equivalent of what astronauts experience during take off. David was even kind enought to let me have some time "on the stick" and let me take the controls. :-/ As many well know, Brietling hired celebrity actor and aviation enthusiast John Travolta as a spokesperson for the company last year. Mr. Travolta attended the event, and I had the opportunity to interview him for an upcoming article. He was also present during a nice dinner on Saturday night. Mr. Travolta was very gracious and an all-around nice guy - here's a shot taken after we spent time chatting during the interview: I also managed to get (in true WIS fashion) a good wrist shot of Mr. Travolta. That Navitimer looks pretty good on him....hmmm....I've been thinking about getting another watch.... ;D During the airshow, I was taken to the Breitling chalet in the middle of the air show for unparalelled photo opportunities! :-X The following photos were taken with my camera, and a Canon 100-400L series lens and are NOT photoshopped beyond some crop and color correction. These are actual photos of planes in flight. I cannot begin to tell you how difficult it is to capture a jet plane "on film" that's flying just under the speed of sound. Here's a shot of yours truly on the top level of the Breitling chalet: I cannot begin to express my appreciation to Breitling for the invitation to this event. It was an incredible weekend I'll not soon forget.
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