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Some quick gravel bar fun

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Some quick gravel bar fun

I don't yet have any editing software, and I am still waiting on my lens filter to fix the prop warping, but here are a few minutes.

http://www.vimeo.com/22371811
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Re: Some quick gravel bar fun

Nice video Jeremy! Looks like fun. I wish our gravel bars around here were more like yours. What filter are you waiting for? I have a GoPro also and would be interested to learn how to get rid of the prop artifacts.
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Re: Some quick gravel bar fun

Neutral density filter, I was going to start with an 8.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neutral_density_filter
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Re: Some quick gravel bar fun

No fair- those river bars are nicer than my state-maintained runway!

Nice vid, thanks for sharing

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Re: Some quick gravel bar fun

The thing about mine is they have all kinds of crap on them, you have to watch out for old tires....
And they are surrounded by houses so I try not to loiter.
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Re: Some quick gravel bar fun

Sweet. I take it you are dragging your tires/hydroplaning before the gravel? What speed to you hit the gravel at (IAS or preferably GPS)?
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Re: Some quick gravel bar fun

Nice vid reminds me of the old days :D Looks like the yellowstone river. Or the Yukon :lol:
Just a tip...when turning around go to the high side and turn down hill ...less power required and less rock dings on the prop 8)
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Re: Some quick gravel bar fun

This shot was down stream so 33-37, you can go slower up stream.
To be honest I'm not quite sure, I just go off of feel.
When you get too slow it feels Really bad and takes full power to recover, you will get into a hopping.
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Re: Some quick gravel bar fun

Great job, nothing like the gravel bars we have here. Large rocks , stumps , logs and wild life are some of what we have to contend with. I hope to see more videos you have made on flying. Keep up the great work... Ken in Alaska
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Sa...weet!
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