Doug's Virtual Ride

[n5lp]

Hey Doug, I liked it. Even thought maybe I got a glimpse of my poor airplane over at Monkey's when you looked right after takeoff.

Too bad you couldn't show people what a tip-up really looks like. Maybe you could photo-shop out that rail thingee?

[BrickPilot]

Doug, thanks for the video! I'm even more stoked to start building my -7A (or -7? Jury is still out.)

[flytoboat]

Before I saw your video, I couldn't decide between a 7 or 9. When I write that check it'll be for a -7A!

I guess I need to change my signature block...

[Ironflight]

Hey Flash, good to see that you're still getting regular exercise!

I do like the video Doug - but I wonder how heavy that camera would be on your neck with a 4-5 G pullout....

Paul

[DeltaRomeo]

Larry! I'll get a pick of your plane occasionally and email to you so you can see progress. That 'rail' is for the shade - and I agree I should have probably gotten that thing out of the shot <g>.

7 vs 9: I can't imagine a flight without at least one roll.

Iron, I think the overhead put about 2.5G on me (and I could FEEL it on my head!) I think that shifted the camera slightly and accounted for the up-angle view in the flare. Call it 'things we learn when we flight test' <g>.

This really was fun. I see it's been seen over 350 times while I slept. I think investing in a simple wide lens for the camcorder and working up an actual head mount (with say a canvas flying helmet like used in open cockpits) would do wonders.

Great fun!

[Ironflight]

I've been thinking of buying one of these little solid-state, waterproof cameras/recorders to mount on a headband or helmet:

http://www2.oregonscientific.com/sho...cid=77&pid=709

We have a couple of them in our Fire Department, and have them mounted on helmets and looking out the windshields of our trucks (but no one ever remembers to turn them on...). Their resolution looks fine for making web videos....

Paul

[Dgamble]

You gotta keep your head down. Other that that, pretty cool. Does your camcorder have external camera inputs? If so, the camera I used in these was like $35:

http://n466pg.blogspot.com/2006/11/blog-post.html

http://n466pg.blogspot.com/2006/12/blog-post.html

http://n466pg.blogspot.com/2006/12/t...-columbus.html

It's a tiny little thing and mounted easily to my Dave Clarks. Still can't figure out how to get audio, though.

Originally Posted by DeltaRomeo

Larry! I'll get a pick of your plane occasionally and email to you so you can see progress. That 'rail' is for the shade - and I agree I should have probably gotten that thing out of the shot <g>.

7 vs 9: I can't imagine a flight without at least one roll.

Iron, I think the overhead put about 2.5G on me (and I could FEEL it on my head!) I think that shifted the camera slightly and accounted for the up-angle view in the flare. Call it 'things we learn when we flight test' <g>.

This really was fun. I see it's been seen over 350 times while I slept. I think investing in a simple wide lens for the camcorder and working up an actual head mount (with say a canvas flying helmet like used in open cockpits) would do wonders.

Great fun!

[bsacks05]

Great video Doug, that's the view I get when I roll my 9. BTW, thanks to your review of the Bogibar, I purchased one and played with it yesterday. Very nice.
Now I really feel guilty about not sending you $25. I need to do that soon.

[N520TX]

Nice video - forwarded that link to a lot of my non-flying friends. Gives a good representation of what it's like from the left seat.

You must have started recording *after* you yelled "clear prop" ? ;o)

[RVbySDI]

Hey Doug, is there any chance of getting the thing to record sound from your intercom in the future? It would be great to hear your communications and to have some running commentary on what you are doing during the video.