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Total envy that you (and the parent commenter) actually get to do this type of thing. (Meaning fly private planes or helis).

• sokoloff 12y ago
  Shoot me an email (in my profile)
  • sokoloff 12y ago
    A couple HN posters contacted me by email, and here's some additional info I sent them in response to their questions specific to the Hudson River VFR corridor. FAA Safety course required to access the corridor: https://www.faasafety.gov/gslac/ALC/course_content.aspx?cID=79 https://www.faasafety.gov/gslac/ALC/course_content.aspx?cID=... Cockpit reference material: http://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/courses/content/79/776/kneeboard.pdf http://www.faasafety.gov/files/gslac/courses/content/79/776/... Sun n Fun (conference) presentation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3u_x6qhut0 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h3u_x6qhut0 An acquaintance of mine manufactures a reasonably-priced gyro mount for in-flight photography and videography and is based out of NY. He has some excellent sample videos on his site as well: http://www.aerialexposures.com/video3.htm http://www.aerialexposures.com/video3.htm
    • Keyframe 12y ago
      Those gyro heads are really reasonably priced! Source: wanted to build my own for heavy gear.
    • jonknee 12y ago
      Coming full circle, the photographer in the OP has reviewed your acquaintance's gyro mount: http://blog.vincentlaforet.com/2009/09/03/5d-mkii-gadget-atm-gyro/ http://blog.vincentlaforet.com/2009/09/03/5d-mkii-gadget-atm...
• ganeumann 12y ago
  Most people can learn to fly. It's a bit pricy but maybe not as bad as you think. Easier to do than drive a car, except for when you make a mistake. Look for a flight school nearby. The intro flight is usually at a steep discount. There is absolutely nothing like flying a small plane. My first night solo (flew down the shore, over Atlantic City) is one of my best memories.
  • tlrobinson 12y ago
    "except for when you make a mistake" That's the part that concerns me...