I found a deal I couldn't pass up at my local Sharper Image that was closing down. It was an Oregon Scientific (ATC 2000) helmet camera for $60. The normal price is $120 so I was pleased to find a discount. The camera is rugged, waterproof and has an SD card slot. With the included velcro mount the weight of the camera is 6.4 ounces. This is a little heavy for an Easy Star whose weight is 26oz. Never being one to let the pesky laws of physics stop me, I decided to give it try. I decided to mount it in the cockpit sans the cockpit cover. This worked well and kept the CG in place. With nothing left to do but fly I went to the field and gave it a good hand toss. What happened next was quite funny, and unfortunately would have been filmed much better from the ground. The plane climbed about 30 feet or so and almost seemed to stand till, making very little forward progress with the nose pointed up high. The inevitable able happened and the plane stalled, and took a nose dive. In retrospect I should have attempted to land the moment I noticed I wasn't gaining speed. The camera came through unscathed though the nose broke off in the same place as the last crash by my father in law. Luckily it was nothing that a little CA glue couldn't fix. I will have to wait until I upgrade the battery and/or motor before trying this again. Maybe I'll give it a try with the Super Cub? Better buy more glue.....
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