Warbird Adventures...

[Pogo]

Superb! Thanks again Jim!!

[DH82EH]

Geez Jim!
I just get home from work and now I have to look at the view from someone elses office?

Playing in puffy white clouds has got to be just about as good as it can get. Thanks for sharing those vids. I love the music (courtesy of the 12 cyls up front) with a little overlay of ATC



Andy Scott

[Dan Johnson II]

Here is the latest...this was the 2012 move from Westchester County airport to Morristown New Jersey. This is the "short cut" around all the airspace in the area. It was also a great opportunity to film this unique moment.

Jim

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFHEjSdCEh8&feature=plcp

Just curious. Was the canopy latch on the Mustang loose? I couldn't figure out what the bit was that was shaking on the right side of the canopy. It sure seemed to be in a bad spot for the pilot's head if he got thrown forward. Maybe just the camera angle?

Thanks for sharing the film. Fond memories of flying in "Witchcraft' back in her "All American" days.

[JimH]

GoPro has certainly changed the way I take pictures...it really puts you in the seat. The bit that is shaking is the canopy hinge stop designed to limit how far the canopy will fold open for ground operations. The canopy is extremely fragile and cannot be opened on the ground. Twice we have had problems with the canopy being open and power being applied unhinging the frame. I have seen Kermit operate his with the canopy open and I honestly think ours cannot because of the dual canopy arrangement.

The overall idea is to have your harness locked and you will not be thrown forward. The camera angle also gives a false impression of how close it is to the pilot. It's really out of the way and if your head hits that piece it will be the least of your concerns. Hope this helps.

Jim

[JimH]

new old bird...puttin around in the snow.

[Jerry O'Neill]

Nice Jim.
Where were you flying out of?
Jerry

[jaybird]

Cool. Looks like 15G.

[JimH]

Yep..that's Skypark, 15G...I am keeping it at 41N until I can get a hangar at Skypark, or atleast closer to Akron. It's a hoot to fly...cheap too!!

jim

[CAPFlyer]

Here is the latest...this was the 2012 move from Westchester County airport to Morristown New Jersey. This is the "short cut" around all the airspace in the area. It was also a great opportunity to film this unique moment.

Great video Jim. Only just had the chance to watch it. One of the great things with the GoPro for a guy like me who lately only gets to "fly" in Microsoft Flight Simulator, is that I can see what power settings you're using and learn some of the "tricks of the trade" for when I'm flying in FSX.

One thing I did notice though was that it looked like the B-24 had about 5* of flaps deployed the whole flight. Is that intentional? If so, why? I understand you having flaps deployed to allow you to keep "slowed up" behind her.

Also, nice Cub.

[JimH]

Hi CAP,
The flight down the corridor is tricky for warbirds. The B-24 cruises right at the 140kt speed limit of the corridor. Pappy has flaps set to help manage the airspeed at or below 140kts.. I think I had couple notches of flaps out which kept my power between 25" and 30". The GoPros certainly give a first hand look at what goes on in the cockpit. I think the audio really enhances what is really going on. This season will be fun do some more GoPro exploring. hah...BUT you really have to becareful what you say if you want to publish it...I think forgot to edit Ricky saying "this is f'ing cool!"

Jim

[CAPFlyer]

Hehe, thanks for the info. Forgot about the 140 knot limit down the VFR corridor. I looked at the corridor a while back when reading about a helicopter incident that occured there and trying to get a bearing on where he was when it happened and that limit did stand out to me. It does make sense with a lot of light aircraft using that corridor and not wanting to have massive overtaking speeds, but it does make it a bit tricky for guys like you.

[JimH]

2013 is full steam ahead...

[Baldeagle]

Jim, I got a GoPro for Christmas, and have been playing with it a little ( first try: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K4sR2HxCZe0 )

Which mount did you use for this shot?:


Also, did a Statue of Liberty flight from Floyd Bennett Field in May 2011, but a bit slower than yours, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sO3ABah ... ture=share , with a GoPro belonging to the aircraft owner. Don't know why it isn't clearer, maybe something to do with the Youtube upload-



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[JimH]

I used the flat sticky mount and the clip on base mount that attaches the camera housing. I put the sticky mount on the fabric...in hindsight I should have put it on an inspection cover or a rib. The fabric really flexes when you are on the ground. The roll bar mount also works great and can be used on the jury struts. Cool video, I like the spin. I like the Curtiss video as well...maybe an upload issue?

Jim

[Baldeagle]

Can the sticky mounts be removed, or are they more or less permanent? Also, when stuck on the fabric do they move too much for video, but are good for still shots? Do the sticky mounts work on the wings and tails of the fighters and bombers, or do you use something more substantial?