If anyone has an old GoPro sitting around please PM me. I'm not looking to be the next Frank Tallman, but I think it would be nice to have a cockpit camera during flight testing, and can't rationalize almost $400 for a new one I'll never use again.
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WTB: old GoPro for flight testing
- Thread starter Steve Crewdog
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Surely someone will have one , and yes, its the perfect addition to flight testing. Years ago when I made my first flight/phase 1 in my -4, I had the early generation GoPro on the headband mount. it captured all the scans I was making of the panel and gages , flight control function/fair and speed readings, as well as recording my audio comments. Way easier to commentate while staying focused on the flying. I could self de-brief each flight watching the playback on the computer and write down the data points and readings. Even the earliest GoPros are crystal clear and their only drawback is manually turning them on and off..no biggie.
I'm sure I can spare one. How old a model are you looking for?
Many Thanks. As long as it's working and is smaller than a breadbox I'm good. I've never used one, only watched the videos.
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Putting a pause on this, we've ran into a snag in the final assembly and I can't see her being ready to fly until late summer, at the earliest.
MANY Thanks to all those who have reached out, being the red-tailed guest SeaRey here I'm grateful for the kindness, and I'm Happy to be here, Boss.
MANY Thanks to all those who have reached out, being the red-tailed guest SeaRey here I'm grateful for the kindness, and I'm Happy to be here, Boss.
