If you have ever taken photos from your aircraft—and who hasn’t—there probably have been times when you did not want the cowling, wings, window frames, and other parts appearing in the image. Depending on the airplane, it can take quite an effort to achieve a clean picture, especially when you have to make do with shooting through a tiny open vent window or, heaven forbid, through the windshield.
What you need is an airplane without windows or much else to get between your lens and the subject—an aerial platform tailored for photography. Scenarios like this are part of the Lockwood AirCam’s origin story. This versatile, thoughtfully designed aircraft is a staple among photographers but also has built a following among pilots who simply enjoy the tactile, open-air experience of flying it. One can get a hint of what flying was like for the Wright brothers, Glenn Curtiss, and Lincoln Beachey.
This AirCam has 502 hours on its airframe and engines and is equipped with Montana 2200 amphibious floats. The aircraft has always been hangared and will be sold with a fresh annual condition inspection.
Pilots looking for a specialized platform for aerial photography or an open-air flying machine with twin-engine redundancy should consider this 2011 Lockwood AirCam, which is available for $229,000 on AircraftForSale.
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