>150knot fixed wing with door/hatch off
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>150knot fixed wing with door/hatch off
I have a filming assignment where I need to shoot air to air at <150 knots,
Kit I need to use is a cineflex gimbal, mounted on the floor and shooting out of a suitable aperture. Camera won't be in the slipstream.
What are the speed restrictions on flying with a hatch or door off a Caravan?
Other suggestions for aircraft type that are >150 knot capable with door/hatch off are welcome.
Job will be out of Mexicali airport.
Mickjoebill
Kit I need to use is a cineflex gimbal, mounted on the floor and shooting out of a suitable aperture. Camera won't be in the slipstream.
What are the speed restrictions on flying with a hatch or door off a Caravan?
Other suggestions for aircraft type that are >150 knot capable with door/hatch off are welcome.
Job will be out of Mexicali airport.
Mickjoebill
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It will be fine.....maybe call they guys at airmed at oxford. They should be able to help you out.
Caravan is limited to around that speed with the door open anyway , so should work well for you.
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Caravan is limited to around that speed with the door open anyway , so should work well for you.
PM if you need any more help
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In the US there is a well known photographer named Paul Bowen (he even published a book - title 'air to air' if I'm not mistaken). He shoots out of the tailgunner position from a WW II bomber, I think it's a B24 Liberator. Should have no problem flying at speeds > 150 kts.
Vectorvision...
There's always Vectorvision, depending on your budget and needs:
Wolfe Air - Vectorvision
Vector Vision VectorVision by Netttmann Systems
May be overkill for your needs though.
Wolfe Air - Vectorvision
Vector Vision VectorVision by Netttmann Systems
May be overkill for your needs though.
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Yes, Vector vision is very good for the higher altitude work and for wide angle low level work , but its camera system cant do big closeups from a distance.
A stabilised TV gimbal can have a 22x or 42x zoom. What we are shooting is a doc so big closeups are important.
The snakecam system fitted to an Aero Commander 700 fits between heli and lear jet speeds is a good option.
Mickjoebill
A stabilised TV gimbal can have a 22x or 42x zoom. What we are shooting is a doc so big closeups are important.
The snakecam system fitted to an Aero Commander 700 fits between heli and lear jet speeds is a good option.
Mickjoebill
Mickjoebill,
Good point about long shots. If you'd definitely like to stick with Cineflex, are you familiar with Helinet's Cineflex mounted on a Cessna 210? Cessna 210 Movie Production Helicopter Charter Features . Mexicali is a short hop from where the aircraft is based outside LA. Should be able to do 170+ kts. Good luck!
Good point about long shots. If you'd definitely like to stick with Cineflex, are you familiar with Helinet's Cineflex mounted on a Cessna 210? Cessna 210 Movie Production Helicopter Charter Features . Mexicali is a short hop from where the aircraft is based outside LA. Should be able to do 170+ kts. Good luck!
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Thanks Misler,
I'm in touch with Helinet, another option that has surfaced is a Caravan, where 165 knots has been achieved I'm reliably informed.
mickjoebill
I'm in touch with Helinet, another option that has surfaced is a Caravan, where 165 knots has been achieved I'm reliably informed.
mickjoebill
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Thanks Misler,
I'm in touch with Helinet, another option that has surfaced is a Caravan, where good results have been achieved I'm reliably informed.
mickjoebill
I'm in touch with Helinet, another option that has surfaced is a Caravan, where good results have been achieved I'm reliably informed.
mickjoebill
