Affirmative also means to validate something is true. This pilot is looking down to ensure his skids are FIRM-ly on the ground. I just happen to snap this shot while hiking, yesterday, and the helicopter dropped a worker off at the top of a mountain ridge.
Camera: Olympus E-510 (Kit)
Date (HST): 13 Aug 2008
Aperture: f/9
Exposure: 0.004 sec (1/250)
ISO Speed: 100
Exposure Bias: 0/10 EV
Focal Length: 42mm
Metering: Pattern
Flash: None
Software Editing: Major crop job, only.