Best of Both Worlds....

Ironflight · #1 12-03-2007, 05:44 PM

Yesterday I started a poll about Fliers and Builders - and those who are both! I'm definitely one who built because I wanted the perfect airplane (by my definition) to fly - but I really, really enjoy building as well. The answer? Have one that is flying, and one that you're working on!

So yesterday I went out to the hangar to work on the wiring clean-up on Louise's RV-6, in preparation for the panel transplant, and after a good five hours of work, I put down the tools, walked down to the Val's temporary hangar, saddled up - and went for a wonderfully stress-relieving 40-minute flight. As I was climbing out, I realized that I still had my camera in my pocket, and I thought "I wonder how video would turn out (never having tried it with this camera...)?"

Have a look here! (yeah, it's a bit cheesy, and Groucho has NOTHING to be afraid of - but this was my first attempt at much editing and adding music...) You try flying with one hand and holding the camera with the other...

The best of both worlds - and enough aviation enjoyment to make me wonder why I ever leave the airport....can't wait for that new home in the Hill Country - some day!

Paul

fstringham7a · #2 12-03-2007, 05:52 PM

Paul

Great video......I really envy you guys out there flying while I am in a cold southwest US garage finishing those last details before that trip to the airport..........but still no hangar in sight. For me it seems finding a hangar is going to be more difficult than the TANKS

So keep those vidoes coming and stories also to keep my spirits up!

Oh ya sorry about the hair comment ...what I meant to say is you need a hat or you might get a sun burn...ya that it..that what I meant...really!!!!!

Frank @ SGU RV7A the light at the end of the tunnel is getting larger!!!

robertahegy · #3 12-03-2007, 05:53 PM

I loved it, Paul. Thank you.

Roberta

DeltaRomeo · #4 12-03-2007, 05:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironflight

snip...The answer? Have one that is flying, and one that you're working on!...snip

Amen! I do miss building (but not enough to sell my plane

) Nice video there, Iron.

n5lp · #5 12-03-2007, 06:08 PM

Wow Paul! That is way better, technically and artistically, than any of the good stuff you took with the little externally mounted bullet camera. Makes me think I need to look at my similar camera in a new light.

I don't know how you got such solid mounting and good aiming by just putting that little camera in different spots.

I got a little lost there at one point. It looked like half an outside loop or something. I know you have a carb.

DeltaRomeo · #6 12-03-2007, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by n5lp

snip...I don't know how you got such solid mounting and good aiming by just putting that little camera in different spots....snip

Larry,

I can't speak for Paul, but one thing I've been using lately (it was a gift from Mercedes on her recent trip to Texas) is a 'Gorillapod'.

More at: http://www.joby.com/

Ironflight · #7 12-03-2007, 06:27 PM

Hey, that's a novel idea....

This was a combination of handheld (you can tell when) and hand holding it on some fuzzy velcro patches I have on the glareshield. And yup - it's a remarkable video camera - for a still camera. I've already got a design for a $0.10 platform/mount in my head - but have to get back to work on Mikey's panel first...

Paul

Louise Hose · #8 12-03-2007, 06:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Ironflight

I've already got a design for a $0.10 platform/mount in my head - but have to get back to work on Mikey's panel first...

Paul

Honey, can we have a talk before you go and implant a platform/mount in your head?

n5lp · #9 12-03-2007, 06:55 PM

Oh, and just in case you think we are all idiots, we DO get the musical reference.

Tom Navar · #10 12-03-2007, 06:56 PM

Paul: Tracy, my bride (whom you met at LOA 07), is always very careful to keep me well-groomed, and in particular because we "older guys" have a tendency to start sprouting nasal and ear hair. Those less fortunate souls who have no one to care for them are often seen in such condition. We watched your awesome aerobatic production, and she commented on your neat apppearance, in particular with the nose..... Good job, Louise!!!!
Tom Navar
Pitts S2A (enjoying the acro)
RV-8QB (Tackling the P4 hinge on the flaps)