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Video: Flying with the GoPro Hero2 HD in a Piper Arrow IV

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In this video you will see me flying the new Piper Arrow IV at my flight school to Skyhaven Airport in Rochester, NH with two HD cameras. A GoPro Hero2 and a Flip Ultra HD.

Before my flight, I had a ground lesson on cross-country planning. The video starts out starting up at BVY which taxi clearance. We taxied to runway 16, did our run-up, and then made a left turn out to Skyhaven. Before taking of you will see a Piper Apache-Geronimo land before us. After the left turn out, we climbed to 2,800ft (ceiling was 3,000) and headed to DAW. You will see us flying over Portsmouth Airport on the way there. We entered the 45* left downwind runway 15 at DAW and made a full stop landing, parked and shutdown to meet my friend Derek there. After that, we departed Skyhaven and made a right turn out to head back down to Beverly. As you can see for a short clip in the video, we encounter some Cessna traffic very close to us! We made a straight in runway 16 and made a full stop landing. At the end of the video it shows us shutting down the aircraft. Again, there are two HD cameras in the cockpit, a GoPro Hero2 and the normal Flip Ultra HD. On the takeoffs and landings the views are alternating. It was a great day to fly but a bit windy!

The aircraft is a 1981 Piper Arrow IV and it’s tail number is N8378B.

Enjoy the video!

-Sam

Episode #13 – Mobile Apps, Pilot Shortages, & Magneto Checks

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Pre-Flight

  • The Stuck Mic AvCast  Mobile Apps are NOW AVAILABLE for iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch and Android. Download them today!
  • You’ve probably noticed some extra content in the feed. These extra episodes are interviews from out in the field and other special feature content above and beyond our bi-monthly episodes. You’ll be able to distinguish the feature content from our legacy content by their lettered titles, example Episode 12a. We hope you enjoy these additional podcast sessions!
  • Rick shares his recent visit to the KBAF, Barnes Municipal Airport UCAP meet up/brunch in Westfield, MA.

Cruise Flight

After Landing Checklist

~ Picks of the Week ~

Rick – OWLE Bubo iPhone Wide Angle Camera and iPhone SLR Adapter

Len – Blog: Things In The Sky by Dan Webb

Victoria – PowderPuffPilot.com for Feminine Flyers

Carl – Website: Inner Art of Airmanship by Dave English

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Video: Flying in a 1962 Piper Apache in Beverly, Massachusetts

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In this video, you will see me flying with a CFI in my flight school’s 1962 Piper Apache at Beverly Municipal Airport.  It was supposed to be a normal day of plane spotting but when I went down to the Beverly Flight Center for a quick visit, a CFI invited me to go flying with him. And, I actually did get some flying time as well to put in my logbook! Me and Greg, the BFC Flight Instructor I flew with, took off using runway 27 and made a left downwind departure.  We went out to Gloucester, did a simulated engine failure on one engine, and then came back for some pattern work.  When I wasn’t filming, that’s when I was flying. It was an unexpected flight but I had a great time!  The reason why the CFI was sitting in the left seat was because that’s where the only breaks were.  There were no breaks in the right seat so if I was to sit in the left seat, the CFI would not have control over the breaks in the right seat.  But that’s only in this particular Apache.

It was odd flying a 1692 Piper Aircraft coming from Piper’s that are in their 80’s and 90’s.  Some differences are the trim, which is located on the ceiling of the plane and you have to twist it to go up or down.  Second, the yokes are shaped like a square and the push to talk button is an attachment to the aircract because when it was made, it did not come with a PTT button on the yoke.  This Piper Apache had it’s engines converted to two 180hp engines instead of 160hp engines changing the name of the aircraft to a Piper Apache-Geronimo.  The aircraft’s tail number is N4462P.  It was fun getting some twin engine flight time!

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Episode #12a – Interview: Preserving The Birthplace Of Scheduled Airline Service, Albert Whitted Airport Preservation Society

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Only a few years ago the birthplace of scheduled airline service and the home of National Airlines was considered for demolition. Local politicians and a small but powerful group wanted to turn the airport into a park ending the life of this historic and vibrant airfield overlooking Tampa Bay.

The Albert Whitted Airport Preservation Society along with local advocates were instrumental in winning the battle to demolish the airport. Through their efforts politicians, local officials, and voters realized the economic and historic significance of the airport, thus voting to sustain Albert Whitted as an airport in perpetuity.

After the battle to preserve the airport was over, one organization continues to shine. The Albert Whitted Airport Preservation Society did not sit on its laurels after their victory. AWAPS has evolved from the original focus of preserving the airport to becoming a community advocate and outreach organization. AWAPS focus is on continually promoting the importance of the airport and its contribution to the local community.

I had the pleasure of speaking with Terri Griner at a recent pancake breakfast. Terri was the busiest person at the airport that day with running both a pancake breakfast and providing the beverages at an event the Navy was putting on at the dock next to the airport. As a matter of fact our interview took place on a golf cart while transporting ice because it was the only way I could get time with her.

Albert Whitted Airport Preservation Society has three main purposes:

  • Historic Preservation and Enhancement of Albert Whitted Airport
  • To educate the public about Albert Whitted Airport and general aviation.
  • To ensure the community benefit of Albert Whitted Airport and general aviation.

With Terri Griner at the helm of this organization I expect we will see many good things come from her outstanding efforts. Listen to my interview with Terri Griner and you will conclude that although soft spoken, Terri has a passion for what she does which creates a strong voice heard throughout the local community.

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For More Information:

Albert Whitted Airport Preservation Society

AOPA article St. Petersburg pilots, AOPA savor win in battle over Albert Whitted Airport