Champ Videos

Nathan K. Hammond · Post by **Nathan K. Hammond** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 13:45

We were goofing off yesterday and my brother had his video camera. Hope you enjoy it.

nkh

Post by **joea** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 14:26

Nice video! I need to learn more about working with video and chopping the "fluff" out like you guys did.

Joe A

mike newall · Post by **mike newall** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 16:26

Now you boys are having WAY too much fun, settle down or you won't want your supper !

Dusty · Post by **Dusty** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 16:48

Try putting the stick in your lap and leaving it there until the mains come off. That's by far the shortest takeoff "technique" in my Champ, assuming the tailwheel isn't sinking in too far. I never lift my tail more than a couple inches on takeoff in the Champ. I have big tires and a big engine, so your mileage may vary. Once you get off, keep it in ground effect (without sinking back to the ground!) until you get 45 or so. Not as cool to watch but it does get you flying quicker. It would be fun to video several different techniques and see what works best in your airplane.

Nathan K. Hammond · Post by **Nathan K. Hammond** » Sun Jan 29, 2006 20:37

Hopefully we'll get some more in the next couple of weeks. Clay tells me he uses "Window's Movie Maker" to do the editing, but might upgrade if we start getting serious.

Dusty, I've tried that technique you've described and boy does it work! I can get off in about 130 feet when light. And thats with a cruise prop! I like the idea of videoing the different styles.

Hopefully we can get a better video of the "max takeoff." It's really impressive, letting it roll and build speed, then pulling back. It sits on the tail for about 500 feet at 60+ degrees! Not for every takeoff but fun every once and a while.

More to come!

nkh

Oliver Barth · Post by **Oliver Barth** » Sat Feb 11, 2006 17:25

I also take off in 3 point attitude and I also believe it gives the shortest take off roll (7DC).
I did a few "tests" the other day and lightly loaded the difference between the two take off techniques seemed to be 5 to 10 meters (15 to 30 ft). That was into a 10 kt headwind.
That doesn't seem to be a lot, but still I think the 3 point attitude take off "feels" better...

mike newall · Post by **mike newall** » Wed Feb 15, 2006 00:01

2 Champs, 2 Citabrias, I guess I am addicted !

The shortest takeoff you will do is by trimming neutral, hold a little back stick then when it tells you it is ready to fly, let it ! Fly off in the 3 point attitude. Differences between oleo and spring gear are whether it bounces or not.

Once airbourne, check forward to pick up a little speed then climbout at what you are comfortable with.

My current Citabria has an inapropriate ASI so it usually reads zero on the climbout !

Nathan K. Hammond · Post by **Nathan K. Hammond** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 22:00

Finally getting some time to play with the camera again. Took this over the weekend, while leaf-peeping. Coming into land, I simply placed the camera on the dash. What's cool, as I slipped it over the trees, the camera rattled around enough to keep the runway in view.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzhawxaOKYw

nkh

Post by **joea** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 23:14

Nice video! Next time try to find a way to mount it to the tubing in the windshield area and get a better view of it.

Nathan K. Hammond · Post by **Nathan K. Hammond** » Tue Oct 24, 2006 23:20

Did that today!

Got one of those "Ram" mounts to clamp onto the monkey bars. Hope to try it out tomorrow.

nkh

Nathan K. Hammond · Post by **Nathan K. Hammond** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 02:04

Got the new mount on and it's rock solid. One and a half turn spin on this video.

Click on the Picture for the video.

nkh

MikeB · Post by **MikeB** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 10:00

UURRPPP!!

Nathan K. Hammond · Post by **Nathan K. Hammond** » Fri Oct 27, 2006 20:40

nkh

Nathan K. Hammond · Post by **Nathan K. Hammond** » Tue Nov 21, 2006 01:47

Got another one put together, it's a little long at 3:15 minutes. Not really much there, except acouple low passes at neighboring strips, takeoffs and landings. Hope you enjoy.

nkh

drjeff · Post by **drjeff** » Wed Nov 22, 2006 11:27

Nathan,
I had a chance to fly over to Peachstate last month in a Stearman. That particular day they were filming an episode for Wings to Adventure that airs on one of the cable channels. We had a great time. Lots of neat planes, beautiful weather, open cockpit...... I just can't explain. Wish I could make the trip more often

Jeff P
Chelsea, AL