On Jul 18, 10:18*pm, "Paul Remde" wrote:
Hi,

I just respectfully disagree with the post below. *If you want to video it,
go for it. *But certainly it is important to set it up and let it run and
forget it - don't fiddle with it in flight - that would be distracting and
dangerous.

Good Soaring,

Paul Remde

Paul,

Although I see your point, I have seen what happens when guys try to
"combine" hobbies. Having that video on board will be a distraction,
no matter how you do it. I see guys more interested in their cell
phones than flying, more interested in setting up sound systems than
flying, more interested in photos or videos....more interested in
their flight computers than flying.......all very distracted, no
matter how much they say it isn't.

We have seen a recent, odd and unusual rash of serious glider
accidents......here one small thing we can do to enhance
safety....concentrate on flying and leave the other hobbies at home
for later....

Before I let a student solo....everything has to be just
right......his ability, the weather, and mostly his state of
mind.......On the day of solo, if my student is seen "rigging" up the
plane...guess what.....I know he is not focused on what he should
be.....so, no solo!


100% concentration on the job at hand.......memories will have to
be....well, memories...not video....


Cookie (Heartless, harsh instructor)