bumper wrote:I used some black polyurethane tape (McMaster-Carr on-line) on the forward portion of the V-brace tubes on my Husky. Works nicely and seems to be impervious to the typical tape issues in the heat and UV, As an aside, I use the same tape on the leading edge of my horizontal stab to help prevent stone nicks.
On that earlier video I posted of the E. Fork of the Carson River. Yes, the water is low and there are several landable spots. When the water is high in the spring thaw, there are only two I'll land on, one is where I made the right turn and did a low pass over a dirt road. There's 400' landable there, which is comfortable and doesn't require heavy braking (about 5,000' MSL). The second is really two gravel bars, or usually is. First is short and I ski between the two and roll out on the second. Narrow, and trees on one side, so not excessive wing clearance.
bumper
Thanks Bumper for the tape recommendation! It's on the way so should get to try it out this weekend. I was reluctant to use other tapes due the durability issues that you suggest this tape addresses. If we get a chance it would be fun to fly the E Carson sometime.
Thanks Cary, for me at least, I'm just starting to get antiquated with the camera, mounting options, etc. Those GoPro images look great so eventually, I'll have to try one.
Mike
