10 Percent True: #1 - Getting the Shot

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Flying with the 422d TES at Nellis AFB in 2015, I managed to capture an image that people often comment on in positive terms. In truth, the shot was lucky and unplanned.
In this video - which is really just an excuse to kick off the channel and practise putting something together - I talk about the shoot, the planning and the sortie.
Get straight to the video action here: 5:05

[@10percenttrue]

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[@iainbradford4254]

Iconic Speedway on recovery to Nellis. If you've flown out of Nellis then you know this well :-) Great video and awesomely good interview channel :-)

[@tonyledsham2810]

Great background on how the iconic racetrack picture came to be. You’re too humble, giving all of the credit to the pilot 😉

[@MattWagner]

Great stuff Steve.

[@10percenttrue]

Thanks, Matt. Trying to reproduce your natural and care-free delivery on video is almost impossible!

[@MattWagner]

@@10percenttrue . Na, you've already nailed it.

[@Dan-qp1el]

Well, I've watched all of your videos now! Love your content Steve.

[@10percenttrue]

Nice work, Dan!

[@jato62]

You were with a great pilot that evening.

[@pinebankmarty]

Fantastic. Thanks for sharing some of your insights into an awesome photo. Great channel. 👍

[@10percenttrue]

Thank you kindly, Martin!

[@MaxMnemonic]

Excellent storytelling Steve! Thank you for sharing it :)

[@10percenttrue]

Thanks, Maxim!

[@alexpitts7634]

I’ve watched most of your content and just now went back to watch this. So amazing. I’d love to hear an interview with that mudhen driver someday

[@TheLettoDome]

Great Shots! I was brought here by DCS - Eagle Dynamics. Keep them coming!

[@10percenttrue]

Thanks, Markus!

[@TheLettoDome]

@@10percenttrue You're very welcome! (Blame Matt Wagner!)

[@stuartb9194]

Got back to see this from your Discord post, very cool experience and great shot.

[@DAZnBLAST]

Many great shots, but that Nellis AFB shot at the start is beautiful.

[@Machlooper]

Awesome shot and story. Last and only time we met Steve was on a stunning day in Wales when none of them LN guys turned up. You weren’t feeling great and Hacker twisted his ankle . If only people knew the lengths we go 🤣.

[@10percenttrue]

I remember the day like it were yesterday. Practically nothing went right! Hope life has been treating you well.

[@Machlooper]

10 Percent True - Tales from the Cockpit I retired from the Air Force in 2013 and live in Queensland now. Unfortunately all the Super Hornets go over my house at 40,000 ft.

[@10percenttrue]

Aha. Now I know who you are, then! Wish I could go and live in Queensland!

[@bobbyguns100]

Amazing and eye opening, on how things work , great video

[@Jeducation22]

dream job right here.

[@10percenttrue]

It certainly was. Too bad I had to grow up and get a real job!

[@johnf214]

Oh my gosh. Been reading your books and enjoying those beautiful photos for quite some time. Just realized today that you had a KZbin channel. Can't wait to see what you are up to next.

[@10percenttrue]

John, feedback like this makes it all worthwhile. Thanks!

[@Wikkus]

All my happy boxes ticked as a Brit, a military jet enthusiast, amateur photter and DCS pilot :)

[@10percenttrue]

Pleased to hear it, Wikkus. Thanks for the support!

[@LloydHorganphotography]

It’s funny, no matter how much I brief shots I’ve often found that the most dynamic shots come from moments like you explain at the end of the video.

[@10percenttrue]

And you find out pretty much instantly, too. I remember shooting E6 and having to wait a week or so before I knew whether I'd got the shot. Times really have moved on.

[@MarkGreenmantle]

Lovely work! Can't discount how important it is to have a pilot who really understands the shoot brief. Looks like you scored a good one there! Your shot card looks much like ours for AerialPro photos. Looking forward to the rest of your series.

[@10percenttrue]

Thank you, Mark!

[@nilscrawford4100]

Just look looked at this for the first time Steve! Thought I’d take a look since it is number 1… love the footage, and love the detailed information on what actually goes into getting those beautiful pictures. Sounds like a real team effort. I do have one question…. but let me know if I’m prying, are these shoots something you are paid for, get to do for free, or have to fund in some way yourself? Does the Air Force have any rights to you photos because of their involvement? It’s awesome you get the chance to sit in those beasts either way 🤩

[@10percenttrue]

Nils, I am usually freelancing on behalf of a magazine, so I pay the costs and then factor that into my rate for the publication. As far as the Air Force is concerned, I give them high-res versions of the images that they can use for any professional purpose without restriction. For squadron member that want to post on social media, I give them watermarked images.

[@steviebeats]

Great video, look forward to more

[@10percenttrue]

Thank you, Stevie. Looking forward to creating new content each month.

[@Ian-Saxon]

Fantastic insight into the planning and technical side of "getting the shot". What an experience! Did you have to complete medical/fitness before going up and did you get to keep the flight suit/patches etc. Thanks again Steve.

[@beaconoutbound2525]

wow! What a great video. Thanks for sharing this amazing opportunity. Just subscribed :)

[@10percenttrue]

Thank you!

[@BennyAndTheJets86]

This is awesome! Love this channel sir. I’ve been listening to you on the apple podcast! I have a question though. I’m sorry if this is something that you have already put out there, but are you a pilot? Or just lucky enough to get a ride in one of these?

[@BennyAndTheJets86]

And the story of the speedway shot is truly impressive by the way sir!

[@10percenttrue]

Thank you, Benjamin

[@DanielLanducciSpotting]

Very cool stuff! I'm glad for you sharing with us. I'm an airplane spotter too but with more restrictions and cheap equipment, haha. A question: the fighter cockpit glass isn't a problem with distortion or scratches?

[@10percenttrue]

Many thanks, Daniel. Yes, canopy scratches and dirt can have a massive impact on whether you get the shots you want. I'll be discussing this in my next video, but you can see the kind of issues we have to deal with in my second video, here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qJCmoK2oncaAm7M I know one person who will go out and check the condition of the chase aircraft canopy ahead of time, but unless a squadron has lots of two-seat jets to choose from, there's often nothing you can do about it. Happy spotting!

[@JeanDee]

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[@SDsc0rch]

great stuff! : )

[@10percenttrue]

Thanks :)

[@andrec4731]

God speed!! I'm another real life and DCS pilot!

[@10percenttrue]

Thank you, Andre. Fly safe and see you in the virtual skies!

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[@10percenttrue]

Will see if I can figure out how to do this...