Low-oblique view to the west of the historic city of Victor, Colorado. The headquarters of the Cripple Creek and Victor Gold Mining Company are located along Victor Avenue, the main street. The company participates in community affairs through donations, the establishment of scholarships for local students, and the construction of various recreational facilities. The Gold Bowl baseball diamond can be seen toward the bottom of the photograph. Squaw Mountain is in the upper right corner of the photograph.
Lifting platforms are varied and can include small aircraft, gliders, kites, blimps, and balloons.
SFAP has the advantage of aquiring imagery that could not be obtained by larger aircraft and at significantly lower cost. SFAP is used primarily in mapping and to evaluate natural and cultural resources. The morning was partly cloudy with a slight breeze. Takeoff Weight 2,300 lbs. 4 A Pentax 160 35mm camera was used.