Gyro Flying Colorado Style

[Timchick]

Good video, Dick.

[Rusty Russell]

Great video! What a place! Not a hill in sight! and the air strip is huge!
Getting into photography will be my next mission.. but having hands busy.. video is good!
The video was steady and in focus.. and not all over the place... nice.
When I was learning I didnt like the music... I wanted to hear how others used the revs for various manouvers... but this was cool!
Thanks

[mfrisbie]

Hi Dick , just found this blog. So good to read all about the front range flying . Don't know if you remember me I shared theend hanger and built a wind ryder look a like and flew with you several times. Still have old videos of flying with you. You mite remember when my engine quit over Byers and I landed in the middle of town ..just thought I'd say hi

[dick]

Originally Posted by mfrisbie

Hi Dick , just found this blog. So good to read all about the front range flying . Don't know if you remember me I shared theend hanger and built a wind ryder look a like and flew with you several times. Still have old videos of flying with you. You mite remember when my engine quit over Byers and I landed in the middle of town ..just thought I'd say hi

Yes I do remember, Good to here from you. I had a good time flying with you...

[hjajr]

Wondering what a camera set up will coast to be able to do this type of videoing? Also is there any place that is more reasonable to purchase one?

[dick]

It has been said that "you only get out of life what you put into it." When we come into this world we are controlled, managed, trained, educated, oh in need I say follow the rules, it's for your own good. After a while you become so programed it seems like we've lost the true meaning of freedom for what an earthbound person is all about. Then some of us reach out to aviation as a form of escape from all the stress and responsibilities that seems to take over our daily lives, few more still reach into another challenging form of flying with a more diverse flight envelope that a Gyro offers. While we are flying these kinds of aircraft, the world seems to come to a stop for a moment and nothing matters but what your doing at the time. You get a differnt perspective of life from another point of view for a change, which helps you in your decision making on important matters. That explains why you seem to have a different mindset after you land. ''oh and a smile on your face.'' Others would argue that were crazy for what we fly, but only another Gyro pilot would understand this. We all share a common goal, besides the flying sensation we want to be tested, put it all on the line, overcome any fears and know that we have what it takes to control this aircraft threw all of its flight caracteristics. Afterwords it makes you feel better about yourself. how many times in life does that happen??? I would have to say Gyro pilots are a unique sort of risk takers. This sport has made it much easier to deal with all the problems we encounter because we always have it to look forward to. With the rising cost of everything lately, it's made going anywhere harder. Well at least we can go out to fly and have our own little staycation.
Thats my take what do you think???............Dick (If everything is going your way, then your in the wrong lane.)
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"Flying a Gyro you've become no longer vertacilly challenged & fixed

[gyronutjoe]

Great Video! One of my most favorite songs is "What A Wonderful World" and it was perfect. Made my day and week. Thanks so much for creating that video.

[dick]

Originally Posted by hjajr

Wondering what a camera set up will coast to be able to do this type of videoing? Also is there any place that is more reasonable to purchase one?

Hi there, I use the GoPro Hero 2, I like the image stabilizer it has. There are others now that are as good if not better...cost wise you just haft to shop around...on craigslist or eBay I've seen some good deals...

[mfrisbie]

Is anyone out at front range now 12/29/12 I'm on my way back to ill its 11:00 now would like to say hi ?

[dick]

Originally Posted by mfrisbie

Is anyone out at front range now 12/29/12 I'm on my way back to ill its 11:00 now would like to say hi ?

Hello Mark, Nobody that i'm aware of at this moment...

[mfrisbie]

Ok thanks ill be in touch here ... Looking fwd to following the flying

[hjajr]

Thanks Dick. Harry

[Udi]

Originally Posted by dick

It has been said that "you only get out of life what you put into it." When we come into this world we are controlled, managed, trained, educated, oh in need I say follow the rules, it's for your own good. After a while you become so programed it seems like we've lost the true meaning of freedom for what an earthbound person is all about. Then some of us reach out to aviation as a form of escape from all the stress and responsibilities that seems to take over our daily lives, few more still reach into another challenging form of flying with a more diverse flight envelope that a Gyro offers. While we are flying these kinds of aircraft, the world seems to come to a stop for a moment and nothing matters but what your doing at the time. You get a differnt perspective of life from another point of view for a change, which helps you in your decision making on important matters. That explains why you seem to have a different mindset after you land. ''oh and a smile on your face.'' Others would argue that were crazy for what we fly, but only another Gyro pilot would understand this. We all share a common goal, besides the flying sensation we want to be tested, put it all on the line, overcome any fears and know that we have what it takes to control this aircraft threw all of its flight caracteristics. Afterwords it makes you feel better about yourself. how many times in life does that happen??? I would have to say Gyro pilots are a unique sort of risk takers. This sport has made it much easier to deal with all the problems we encounter because we always have it to look forward to. With the rising cost of everything lately, it's made going anywhere harder. Well at least we can go out to fly and have our own little staycation.
Thats my take what do you think???............Dick (If everything is going your way, then your in the wrong lane.)
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"Flying a Gyro you've become no longer vertacilly challenged & fixed

Agree 100%. I felt the same flying hang gliders, which is the closest anyone can get to being a bird. I also think it takes a special kind of person to fly experimental gyros.

Take care, Dick.

Udi