Generated by All in One SEO v5.0.0.1, this is an llms.txt file, used by LLMs to index the site. # Extreme Ross Photography See Award Winning Photography and Learn about former U-2 Pilot Extreme Ross ## Sitemaps - [XML Sitemap](https://extremeross.com/sitemap.xml): Contains all public & indexable URLs for this website. ## Posts - [#AskExtremeRoss](https://extremeross.com/blog/) - Extreme Ross answers your questions about the U-2 Dragonlady, photography, and more, posted from Instagram and Facebook Users - [EAA Spirit of Aviation Live Stream](https://extremeross.com/eaa-spirit-of-aviation-live-stream/) - Extreme Ross spends some time with the guys at EAA to talk about the U-2 and his passion for photography - [Can other military forces use stuff from the U-2?](https://extremeross.com/can-other-military-forces-use-stuff-from-the-u-2/) - Extreme Ross answers a question about whether other branches of the military are able to use information gained from the U-2. - [What is the average flight time in the U-2?](https://extremeross.com/what-is-the-average-flight-time-in-the-u-2/) - Extreme Ross answers a question about the average flight time in the U-2. Some short flights help ensure you stay safe on the long ones. - [What is the most unbelievable thing about flying the U-2?](https://extremeross.com/what-is-the-most-unbelievable-thing-about-flying-the-u-2/) - Extreme Ross talks about viewing the global nature of the earth from the high seat of a U-2 - [What Did You Fly Before the U-2?](https://extremeross.com/what-did-you-fly-before-the-u-2/) - Extreme Ross talks about his time in the C-21 (Lear 35) before going on to the U-2 - [Do You Ever Feel Lonely Up in Space?](https://extremeross.com/do-you-ever-feel-lonely-up-in-space/) - For #AskExtremeRoss, Extreme Ross talks about the feeling of sitting in a space suit, alone, for hours on end. - [What kind of EO/IR Sensors are on the U-2?](https://extremeross.com/what-kind-of-eo-ir-sensors-are-on-the-u-2/) - ExtremeRoss talks about some of the sensors that are included in a mission ready U-2 - [Flying with the Viewsight](https://extremeross.com/flying-with-the-viewsight/) - See the gear on the U-2 DragonLady come down as seen through the viewsight on the U-2S Block 10. - [Is it possible the T-38 will be available to very wealthy civil pilots?](https://extremeross.com/is-it-possible-the-t-38-will-be-available-to-very-wealthy-civil-pilots/) - Extreme Ross talks about what it would take to fly a T-38 as a civilian. - [What does flying that high do to your entire perspective?](https://extremeross.com/what-does-flying-that-high-do-to-your-entire-perspective/) - [When you look down at Earth, does your mind wander about what year it is down there?](https://extremeross.com/when-you-look-down-at-earth-does-your-mind-wander-about-what-year-it-is-down-there/) - Extreme Ross talks about the detachment from what is going on down below while flying the U-2 while also being completely engaged in what is going on. - [To Make a Super Pano](https://extremeross.com/to-make-a-super-pano/) - A quick look at making the super panoramic picture "High Above Home" which used over 2 dozen photos to compile the final result. - [What can you fly after the U-2?](https://extremeross.com/what-can-you-fly-after-the-u-2/) - Extreme Ross talks about the job of flying the U-2 and what comes next. - [What's the Highest CB top you've gone over?](https://extremeross.com/whats-the-highest-cb-top-youve-gone-over/) - Extreme Ross answers a question about flying over cumulonimbus clouds in the U-2. - [How does the U-2 handle at low altitudes?](https://extremeross.com/how-does-the-u-2-handle-at-low-altitudes/) - Experience first-hand what it's like to fly a U-2 through a challenging no flap pattern. Read about this manuever and watch in 360 degree VR - [Do you fly T-38A models and any advice on starting over in another airframe?](https://extremeross.com/do-you-fly-t-38a-models-and-any-advice-on-starting-over-in-another-airframe/) - Extreme Ross answers some questions about the T-38, the companion trainer for all U-2 pilots. - [Have you exceeded 70,000 feet and how does it handle at those altitudes?](https://extremeross.com/have-you-exceeded-70000-feet-and-how-does-it-handle-at-those-altitudes/) - Extreme Ross talks about how high the U-2 Dragonlady flys - [Do you get any weather up there, or smooth sailing?](https://extremeross.com/do-you-get-any-weather-up-there-or-smooth-sailing/) - Extreme Ross answers a question asking if there is any weather up at 70,000 feet while flying the U-2. See some timelapse shot at night showing bad turbulence - [Whats the "hump" above in the middle for and why do some U-2s have it and others don’t?](https://extremeross.com/whats-the-hump-above-in-the-middle-for-and-why-do-some-u-2s-have-it-and-others-dont/) - Extreme Ross answers a question asking about the hump on top of some U-2's and why it's not on all of them. - [How hard is it to Photoshop in the curve of the Earth?](https://extremeross.com/how-hard-is-it-to-photoshop-in-the-curve-of-the-earth/) - Extreme Ross uses some VR footage to show how easily video can be created that shows a flat horizon (or any other shape). Control the camera in a U-2 VR video - [What is the science between the skinny long wings and the ability to fly at high altitude?](https://extremeross.com/what-is-the-science-between-the-skinny-long-wings-and-the-ability-to-fly-at-high-altitude/) - Extreme Ross is answering a question about why the U-2 has such a long skinny wing and what the science is behind it being able to get so high - [Do you have to modulate your climbs/descents in some form due to the extreme altitudes you get to(like a deep sea diver)??](https://extremeross.com/do-you-have-to-modulate-your-climbs-descents-in-some-form-due-to-the-extreme-altitudes-you-get-tolike-a-deep-sea-diver/) - Extreme Ross answers a question asking if he has to modulate his climbs and descents in the U-2, just like a deep sea diver. Experience a U-2 takeoff in VR! - [Do you have any solar radiation issues at that altitude?](https://extremeross.com/do-you-have-any-solar-radiation-issues-at-that-altitude/) - Extreme Ross is answering a question asking if he has any solar radiation issues while flying the U-2 Dragonlady at such a high altitude - [Have you ever seen any UFO's or objects that made you thing "what was that"?](https://extremeross.com/have-you-ever-seen-any-ufos-or-objects-that-made-you-thing-what-was-that/) - Extreme Ross is answering your questions about the U-2 and photography. Here he answers "Have you ever seen a UFO". Maybe, maybe not, you be the judge - [Why are U-2s still in use if we have satellites?](https://extremeross.com/why-are-u-2s-still-in-use-if-we-have-satellites/) - Extreme Ross answers a common question for those new to the world of reconnaissance, why do we need a U-2 if we have satellites? ## Pages - [Homepage](https://extremeross.com/) - Find award-winning photography and amazing stories from Extreme Ross, as he shares what it was like to fly the U-2 Dragonlady for over 14 years. - [Real Estate Photography](https://extremeross.com/services/) - Retired Air Force/award winning U-2 aerial photographer, Extreme Ross, is now available for real estate photography, drone services, and video production - [2121 Hannah Way, Rocklin CA](https://extremeross.com/2121-hannah-way-rocklin-ca/) - [Terms of Service](https://extremeross.com/terms-of-service/) - [Privacy Policy](https://extremeross.com/privacy-2/) - [Privacy Policy](https://extremeross.com/privacy/) - [Terms and Conditions](https://extremeross.com/terms/) - [My Account](https://extremeross.com/my-account/) - [Extreme Store](https://extremeross.com/extremestore/) - Buy prints, wall art, and downloads of Extreme Ross' Award Winning photos. Purchase sweet Extreme Ross Gear and check out U-2 Art from Liz LaValley - [Dragonlady Videos](https://extremeross.com/extreme-gallery/) - See the award winning aviation photos in the galleries of Extreme Ross Photography. See amazing views of the U-2 Dragonlady, T-38, Northern Lights, and more - [Extreme Stories](https://extremeross.com/extreme-stories/) - Read some of the amazing stories from award-winning U-2 pilot Extreme Ross. Never before seen photos and videos help you live these amazing experiences - [304 Moraga Place](https://extremeross.com/304moragaplace/) - [Services](https://extremeross.com/services-2/) - [Thanks For Choosing Extreme Ross](https://extremeross.com/directions/) - [The Chase is On...](https://extremeross.com/extreme-stories/the-chase-is-on/) - Get an in depth look at how the chase car is used in U-2 Dragonlady operations. Extreme Ross uses personal pictures and stories to guide you through - [Read Extreme's Stories](https://extremeross.com/extreme-stories-2/) - Come experience some of the amazing stories that have defined Extreme Ross. Fly along in the U-2 Dragonlady and other incredible events - [About Extreme Ross](https://extremeross.com/example-of-hero-banner/) - This is a short bio of Extreme Ross. Read the full story linked inside. - [The Story of Extreme Ross](https://extremeross.com/extreme-stories/about/) - Read about the award-winning photographer and U-2 pilot, Extreme Ross - [Total Eclipse of the (Almost Broken) Heart](https://extremeross.com/extreme-stories/total-eclipse-of-the-almost-broken-heart/) - Experience Extreme Ross' journey to fly a U-2 into the Great American Eclipse. Find out how his award-winning photo was snatched from the jaws of defeat. - [Thank You!](https://extremeross.com/thank-you/) - [Thanks for your consideration!](https://extremeross.com/cancel/) - [Shop](https://extremeross.com/shop/) - Find all the latest Extreme Ross Gear. Get shirts, hats, mugs and more featuring the Extreme Ross logo and U-2 Dragonlady silhouette - [Premium Photos](https://extremeross.com/fullscreen-gallery/) - See some of the Premium Photos taken by Extreme Ross in the U-2 Dragonlady, T-38, and more. Hours of Lightroom and Photoshop work have made these the best - [The View from Up Here](https://extremeross.com/extreme-stories/the-view-from-up-here/) - Read the article Extreme Ross wrote for his Alma Mater, the US Air Force Academy, reprinted with their permission. - [Into the Night](https://extremeross.com/extreme-stories/into-the-night/) - Experience what it is like to pilot a U-2 Dragonlady, flying at 70,000 feet, through the shadow of the Earth and Into the Night - [Contact Extreme Ross](https://extremeross.com/contact/) - Reach out and connect to award-winning U-2 pilot and photographer, Extreme Ross ## Products - [U-2 Dragonlady Silhouette T-Shirt](https://extremeross.com/product/u-2-dragonlady-silhouette-t-shirt/) - [U-2 In God We Trust / All Others We Monitor](https://extremeross.com/product/u-2-in-god-we-trust-all-others-we-monitor/) - [Extreme Aurora](https://extremeross.com/product/extreme-aurora/) - [U-2 Dad hat](https://extremeross.com/product/u-2-dad-hat/) - [XR Logo Bella Canvas T-Shirt](https://extremeross.com/product/xr-logo-bella-canvas-t-shirt/) ## Portfolio Items - [Red Arrows Over Akrotiri-2007](https://extremeross.com/project/red-arrows-over-akrotiri-2007/) - [65th+2 Anniversary of the U-2 Dragon Lady](https://extremeross.com/project/65th2-anniversary-of-the-u-2-dragon-lady/) - [Landing a U-2 (Normal Conditions)](https://extremeross.com/project/landing-a-u-2-normal-conditions/) - [Island DragonLady](https://extremeross.com/project/island-dragonlady/) - [Extreme Eclipse](https://extremeross.com/project/extreme-eclipse/) - [Flight Into the Aurora](https://extremeross.com/project/flight-into-the-aurora/) - [U-2 Eclipse in 360 VR](https://extremeross.com/project/u-2-eclipse-in-360-vr/) - [U-2 Initial Takeoff](https://extremeross.com/project/u-2-initial-takeoff/) - [U-2 Precautionary](https://extremeross.com/project/u-2-precautionary/) ## Categories - [General](https://extremeross.com/category/general/) - [Videos](https://extremeross.com/category/videos/) - [U-2 Photography](https://extremeross.com/category/u-2-photography/) - [Premium Photos](https://extremeross.com/category/premium-photos/) - [Flying](https://extremeross.com/category/flying/) - [T-38](https://extremeross.com/category/t-38/) - [Night](https://extremeross.com/category/night/) ## Tags - [timelapse](https://extremeross.com/tag/timelapse/) - [northern lights](https://extremeross.com/tag/northern-lights/) - [u-2](https://extremeross.com/tag/u-2/) - [dragonlady](https://extremeross.com/tag/dragonlady/) - [U-2 Photography](https://extremeross.com/tag/u-2-photography/) - [flying](https://extremeross.com/tag/flying/) - [spyplane](https://extremeross.com/tag/spyplane/) - [t38](https://extremeross.com/tag/t38/) - [flatearth](https://extremeross.com/tag/flatearth/) - [aircraft](https://extremeross.com/tag/aircraft/) - [ufo](https://extremeross.com/tag/ufo/) - [takeoff](https://extremeross.com/tag/takeoff/) - [360](https://extremeross.com/tag/360/) - [vr](https://extremeross.com/tag/vr/) - [sensors](https://extremeross.com/tag/sensors/) - [night](https://extremeross.com/tag/night/) - [weather](https://extremeross.com/tag/weather/) - [turbulence](https://extremeross.com/tag/turbulence/) - [high altitude](https://extremeross.com/tag/high-altitude/) - [talon](https://extremeross.com/tag/talon/) - [u2](https://extremeross.com/tag/u2/) - [black jets](https://extremeross.com/tag/black-jets/) - [landing](https://extremeross.com/tag/landing/) - [chase car](https://extremeross.com/tag/chase-car/) - [northern lights; u2; dragonlady; askextremeross;](https://extremeross.com/tag/northern-lights-u2-dragonlady-askextremeross/) ## Product categories - [Uncategorized](https://extremeross.com/product-category/uncategorized/) ## Categories - [U-2 Training](https://extremeross.com/portfolio/u-2-training/) - [U-2 Videos](https://extremeross.com/portfolio/u-2-videos/) - [Awesome Flying](https://extremeross.com/portfolio/awesome-flying/)