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Old Crow

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10. I love the sequence of events

Reply to riversedge (Original post)

Tue Apr 8, 2025, 11:13 PM

Apr 8

Like a pilot going through a checklist.

1. Climb into pre-flight, launch position. CHECK!
2. Open elytra. CHECK!
3. Extend right wing. CHECK!
4. Extend left wing. CHECK!
5. Commence wingbeats. CHECK!
6. Take-off. CHECK!

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A ladybug preparing for takeoff......... [View all] riversedge Apr 8 OP

Amazing photo question everything Apr 8 #1

Wow, that was wonderful. So cool. Biophilic Apr 8 #2

Love it. applegrove Apr 8 #3

Very cool. cachukis Apr 8 #4

Mother Nature is endlessly fascinating. 3catwoman3 Apr 8 #5

I saw her do her pre-flight check list. sinkingfeeling Apr 8 #6

switch on. mags . carb to rich. engine heat on. wing heaters , on. check flaps and rudder . and a waaaay we go. AllaN01Bear Apr 8 #7

LOL ailsagirl Apr 8 #9

back at ya. AllaN01Bear Apr 8 #14

Wow! That's beautiful. StarryNite Apr 8 #8

I love the sequence of events Old Crow Apr 8 #10

Love this! lucca18 Apr 8 #11

that truly is NJCher Apr 8 #12

I thought of a Transformer. nt BidenRocks Apr 8 #13

Up, Up and Away. Great video. Fla Dem Apr 9 #15