347 How to Legally Mount a Camera to a Plane and Video Tips with Patrick Carter
Aviation News Talk podcast
Glass Cockpit Publishing
4.8 • 730 Ratings
🗓️ 30 August 2024
⏱️ 34 minutes
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Summary
Max talks with Patrick Carter of NflightCam about his journey from running an aerobatic flight school to creating specialized camera systems for aviation. His interest in video recording began nearly 20 years ago when he used a basic camera setup to help a student improve his loops. This experience highlighted the value of video for flight instruction, as it allowed students to debrief and learn more effectively by reviewing their performance on the ground, free from the stress of flying. Patrick has also offered a Promo code for Aviation News Talk listeners. To get 10% off all purchases from nflightcam.com, use the promo code: MAX
Carter emphasizes that while video is a powerful tool for instruction and safety, it should never become a distraction during flight. He stresses the importance of easy-to-use, non-intrusive camera systems that allow pilots to "set and forget" during flight, ensuring that the primary focus remains on safe flying. He also discusses the legality of mounting cameras on aircraft, explaining that it can be done as a minor alteration with proper consideration of safety factors. Overall, Carter advocates for using video to enhance flight training while maintaining strict attention to safety and minimizing distractions.
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| 0:00.0 | Have you ever thought about the legalities of mounting video cameras on the outside of your plane? |
| 0:07.0 | And do you know when you need a mechanic signature to do that and when you don't? |
| 0:11.1 | And are you familiar with the benefits of capturing video and audio during your flight lessons? |
| 0:15.8 | I'll stick around as we answer these questions and more. |
| 0:18.5 | Hello again and welcome to Aviation News Talk, where we talk in general aviation. |
| 0:22.5 | My name is Max Truscott. |
| 0:23.7 | I've been flying for 50 years. |
| 0:25.2 | I'm the author of Max Truska's G-1000 Glass Cockpit and Perspective Handbook, and I'm the 2008 |
| 0:30.4 | National Flight Instructor of the Year. |
| 0:32.5 | And my mission is to help you become the safest possible pilot. |
| 0:36.2 | Last week in episode 346, we talked with CFI |
| 0:39.3 | Jim Hop about the challenges in learning to fly tailwheel aircraft. So if you didn't hear that |
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| 1:27.8 | because I need to go straight to the airport, |
| 1:30.3 | where I'll be picking up a client who just bought a new to him, |
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