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CFIDave wrote: Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:31 am Steve:

Nice interview with Paul Bertorelli...

(I wonder if it would be safe to ever fly the DA62 with the rear door removed as is common for A36 Bonanza photo missions.)
Thanks, Dave. Paul has long been my go-to aviation journalist, so it was a real treat to be invited to do the interview.

Thing is, the A36 is certified from the factory to fly with the cargo doors off at up to 165 KIAS; removing the door of the 62, even if it were feasible and 'safe', would no doubt invalidate insurance and airworthiness...and not necessarily in that order. :scratch:

I take it your tail-mounted GoPro would be wiped out before the tail skeg touched the runway?
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photoSteveZ wrote: Thu Feb 04, 2021 4:47 pmI take it your tail-mounted GoPro would be wiped out before the tail skeg touched the runway?
Yup -- I just never intend to make a 3-point landing in my DA62. :D
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CFIDave wrote: Thu Feb 04, 2021 12:31 am Steve:

Nice interview with Paul Bertorelli...

With Diamonds you really need a DA40 for photography since you sit in front of the wing to look down at the ground, the bubble canopy has terrific visibility in multiple directions, and there are no engines "in the way" as with Diamond twins. (I wonder if it would be safe to ever fly the DA62 with the rear door removed as is common for A36 Bonanza photo missions.)

I mounted a GoPro to the tail tie-down of our DA62 for our Grand Canyon video (purposely flown around noon for sunlight to penetrate into the depths of the canyon):


I look forward to some air-air "beauty shots" of your DA62. ;)
Dave, I find myself watching this video whenever I need to chill-out and have some good background music / scenery. Thank you so much.

Chris, congrats on your new purchase!!!
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Chris you might try the local National Aircraft Parts supply , get one or two convex mirrors. Place one on each nacelle ( I used a bit of glue to help the mastic that is on the mirror. I lost one from my Baron over Vero many years ago). This will allow you to see the nose gear.
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CFIDave wrote: Thu Feb 04, 2021 5:18 pm
photoSteveZ wrote: Thu Feb 04, 2021 4:47 pmI take it your tail-mounted GoPro would be wiped out before the tail skeg touched the runway?
Yup -- I just never intend to make a 3-point landing in my DA62. :D
Good plan. 😎👍🏻
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Chris,

The flight school DA42's had the little mirror David mentions. On each side, so I guess the instructor could also confirm gear down?
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