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12-18-2013, 10:21 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Lake Country, B.C. Canada
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yes, more video info please!
look at 6:48 in the first video....the cam comes out of the mount. Interesting that the prop now is visible, so I'd guess the mount has a filter?
Is it just velcro, or clipped in? Kinda looks a bit like a fancy modified version of my Sony videocam case.
Nice clear radio procedure...not sure we readback quite as much, but certainly is a good habit....(if we are really listening for the potential errors!)
look forward to your hints and tips on doing these great videos!
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Perry Y.
RV-9a - SOLD!....
Lake Country, BC
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12-18-2013, 10:27 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Orange County CA
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look at 6:48 in the first video....the cam comes out of the mount. Interesting that the prop now is visible, so I'd guess the mount has a filter?
Is it just velcro, or clipped in? Kinda looks a bit like a fancy modified version of my Sony videocam case.
Nice clear radio procedure...not sure we readback quite as much, but certainly is a good habit....(if we are really listening for the potential errors!)
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Perry-
Yes, the NFlight mount has a filter that really helps to take out the prop. You can see it at the spot you mention (6:48) in the first video. The kit has a suction mount, and the camera has setting for inverted, as it is mounted upside down.
The second video I made has several BAD radio calls. We can all improve on our radio skills. Hearing the errors that I made, it has me really thinking about how to be more CLEAR and PRECISE in future radio work with ATC. I tend to talk fast and mumble a bit. At one point I can hear myself saying "cleared to land on 8 land" instead of 8 left. When the controller asked me what type of RV I was flying, I was confused for a second. I had never had a controller act so casual and ask those questions before. My mind went to the the type of question I was used to hearing. In any case, it is a good example for us all. We are not perfect. Keep learning, admit when you make mistakes, and try to do better the next time.
I will keep posting the videos, even when they highlight some of my errors.
Thanks for watching.
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RV9A N35PM S/N:91335
First Flight: April 2013
Hobbs: 400 hours after Oshkosh 2017
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Last edited by pmccoy : 12-18-2013 at 11:49 AM.
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12-18-2013, 11:03 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2011
Location: Lynchburg, VA
Posts: 105
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Great job!
Thanks so much for two great videos Peter. Unfortunately, all of my RV flying is done vicariously at this time and your camera work enabled me to have a wonderful half hour flight.
Keep em coming!
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Chuck Hagerty
Lynchburg, VA
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First flight 1-29-13 
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12-18-2013, 11:25 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: KCCB
Posts: 195
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Nice video and thanks for the information on the equipment and settings you use. I have been using a Contour and am never happy with the results. I think I will be moving to your set up.
Not to pick at nits but I noticed you flew right over the school on your approach to runway 8. For noise abaitment pilots are asked to avoid over flight of the school on departure (at both ends actually) and I apply that on arrival also. Here is what L35 says on there web sight for arrivals to runway 8, "Aircraft landing runway 8 please avoid the round school and playground on final approach; stay south of the school over water until you pass the school". I mention this not to be a jerk but to hopefully increase pilot awareness. Noise abatement is a big deal. I realize you may not have overflown the school and the video just made it look that way.
Here is a neat little interactive map ( http://www.bigbearcityairport.com/pilots/) that L35 has on there web sight. Just click on the runway for arrival and departure and you get a nice little graphic on the preferred approach and departure.
Any way thanks for the vids and the audio. By the way even controllers get tongue tied once in a while so no big deal.
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12-18-2013, 11:57 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Orange County CA
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Not to pick at nits but I noticed you flew right over the school on your approach to runway 8. For noise abaitment pilots are asked to avoid over flight of the school on departure (at both ends actually) and I apply that on arrival also. Here is what L35 says on there web sight for arrivals to runway 8, "Aircraft landing runway 8 please avoid the round school and playground on final approach; stay south of the school over water until you pass the school". I mention this not to be a jerk but to hopefully increase pilot awareness. Noise abatement is a big deal. I realize you may not have overflown the school and the video just made it look that way.
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You are correct sir. I tend to fly in on 26 most of the time, and stay clear of the High School at the East end of the Valley. On a 26 takeoff, I always do the left turn after takeoff. This approach to 8 is to far North, and takes me over the school. A learning experience for me. I will do better next time. Thanks for pointing it out.
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Peter McCoy
RV9A N35PM S/N:91335
First Flight: April 2013
Hobbs: 400 hours after Oshkosh 2017
www.myrv9.com
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12-18-2013, 12:08 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: KCCB
Posts: 195
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I was playing with that map and noticed that for 26 it has the pattern going past the high school. I normally turn base before the HS. I need to find out if that is ok. I generally keep my pattern real tight as the 6 glides slightly better than a rock.
Again I was not trying to be a jerk just thought it deserved a mention.
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Mike Divan
N64GH - RV6,flying 
Once an Airman always an Airman (SSgt 78-82)
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12-18-2013, 12:29 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Orange County CA
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Yes, on 26 I fly out past the High School before I turn base. For me this is normal opps, as I get to fly over my cabin in Sugarloaf.
I appreciate a chance to learn. I was over the school on approach. Now that it was pointed out, I will think about it next time. I appreciate it. Flying is always about learning and doing better next time. No worries.
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Peter McCoy
RV9A N35PM S/N:91335
First Flight: April 2013
Hobbs: 400 hours after Oshkosh 2017
www.myrv9.com
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12-18-2013, 01:26 PM
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Sausalito, CA
Posts: 325
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Originally Posted by N64GH
I have been using a Contour and am never happy with the results. I think I will be moving to your set up.
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+1. I can never get the Contour to start recording when I want, or when I do it craps out after a few minutes. I'm going to try this setup as well.
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Joe Zuffoletto
RV-8 (flying)
Fullerton, CA (KFUL)
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12-18-2013, 06:37 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: Gardnerville Nv.
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Very nice, that was my favorite place to fly from now closed MCAS El Toro, back in the 80s, it has been over 20 years since I was there, do they still have the US sectional map on the wall, and the Chinese restaurant?
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12-18-2013, 08:21 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2013
Location: El Dorado Hills, CA
Posts: 696
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Nice, Peter. Thanks for sharing.
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