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Old 10-05-2011, 07:02 PM
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What camera did you use ?
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Old 10-05-2011, 11:17 PM
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I used a Drift HD Stealth camera mounted under the left wing of my Bellanca Viking. Drift is coming out with a new version that's about 1/2 the size of the one I have. I have seen the one I have on sale for as low as $170 right now. I imagine they are trying to unload them before the new HD Action ships. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/produc...on_Camera.html
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Old 10-05-2011, 11:23 PM
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Nice video! At the beginning I thought you were taking off on a road. Must be a pretty long runway there.
The density altitude was about 6,400 feet. Runway is 4,000 ft. We were a little heavy with 4 guys in the plane.
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Old 10-06-2011, 07:43 AM
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Cool Video. Beautiful Place!
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Old 10-06-2011, 08:09 AM
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Thumbs up Nice Video

Very nice video and very nice landscape !
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Old 10-06-2011, 09:43 AM
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I used a Drift HD Stealth camera mounted under the left wing of my Bellanca Viking.
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The density altitude was about 6,400 feet. Runway is 4,000 ft. We were a little heavy with 4 guys in the plane.
RV 10 would have gotten off in half the distance, I'll betcha

Really great video, thanks for sharing it.
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Old 10-06-2011, 01:14 PM
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Most of the runway used to be dirt except up by the parking ramp. There is a slope and it is a one way in and the opposite way out situation.

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Old 10-06-2011, 08:12 PM
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Most of the runway used to be dirt except up by the parking ramp. There is a slope and it is a one way in and the opposite way out situation.
Red Bull made an agreement to pave the rest of the runway, when their races were held there.........for those who don't know.

And RV's at least won't have a problem with a go-around. Some spam cans may, with a 500' rock at the end...

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Old 10-06-2011, 08:21 PM
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I was happy to see you used a Drift Stealth since I just bought one and am getting used to it...until I read that Drift is coming out with a smaller model.

GREAT video. I've been planning a round-the-country trip and you just secured Monument Valley on that route. Eager to see the rest of the clips.

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Old 10-07-2011, 06:54 AM
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And RV's at least won't have a problem with a go-around. Some spam cans may, with a 500' rock at the end...

L.Adamson
I'd urge caution here. Using Google Earth to measure height and distance, that cliff is more like 750' tall. If you initiate a go around at mid field you have 3/4 mile to complete your climb. If you initiate from the South end of the runway, it's more like .4 mile. You are at 5000' plus field elevation and if we factor in a hot day, airplane packed with vacation luggage and high density altitude... it could be scary or tragic. I do believe a go around can be successful in "some" RV's but the sight picture and the temptation to turn hard to the left at low airspeed to miss the rocks concern me. If you aren't on a stabilized approach with a pre-planned early go around point it could get ugly or at least scare your passenger... especially if the engine hiccups. The pilot's ability and judgement are going to be very important. Don't get me wrong, I'd go back in a nano second. Just think things through before you go.

Oh yeah, loved the video and music. The place is magical.
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