I think tracked visors are a thing of the past in TACAIR.
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GoPro and other cams in flight
- Thread starter usmarinemike
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I think tracked visors are a thing of the past in TACAIR.
I like watching the "over the sholder view" that gets the pilot/NFO's movements, the panel and a good bit of the view outside of the cockpit all at the same time
We used HD GoPro's for our squadron cruise video & they got the job done. We had some great shots over the shoulder, looking back from next to the HUD, looking forward from next to the HUD, out the side from inside the canopy, & from inside cockpit looking up (attached to the MPCD with the suction, which I don't recommend). Overall the camera shot great video while using the suction cup, and it withstood the forces of cats & traps with no issue. The video was crisp, but made objects look farther away than normal. It didn't stick to the ejection seat and there isn't enough clearance between the top of the seat and the canopy. I found the battery to usually be sufficient, however it would die at inopportune times if not recharged after every flight/use. The buttons to turn it on & record were a bit cumbersome, which meant it was easier to turn on the camera & leave it on, then edit clips out later. Overall I was pleased with the end result of using the HD GoPro, but there are some design deficiencies to overcome.
Little bit of Harrier Air to Mud action. All GoPro.
phrogpilot73
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FIFY. I saw some HUD footage and LPOD footage in there... Unless there's a new GoPro LPOD Backpack that I missed...
Solid shack with the pinky too, nice touch with the pantyhose.
Details details. What are you, a Major or something? Something that may be salient to your GS job, the Gen IV TPODs that are hitting the street soon are supposed to have an absolutely badass resolution. Can't remember the details past that (wrt what it is and whether both the CCD and FLIR are deeply improved).
phrogpilot73
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I've heard of them, and have talked to some guys who have tested/flown with them... I heard identify man-size targets at something like 18-20K feet, and 10 miles...
This is some of the video that I took with my ContourHD I have been very happy with it and recommend it.
Look five posts back for the video of the supremely intense det that may get our gopros taken away.
Sarcasm meter just pegged. You guys getting your hands slapped because of that vid?
The rippling of that LAU-68 looked fun as hell.
