Nice, very nice ! Even the one you didn't like, didn't look all that bad from outside the plane. Of course sitting in the plane, you sense the feeling that the camera doesn't capture. Nice aircraft too.
The camcorder itself was mounted about where a passenger's head would be. Then, for the external views, video from small surveilance-type pickups embedded in the wingtip and horizontal-tail tip was brought in to the camcorder. Audio from the pilot's mike was brought in also.
My uncle owned a Lake. He purchased either a proto or a first design model "for that year I guess?". This was in the late 1970s. It was a six seater.
My uncle told me that landing or taking off on water that has potential floating ice 1/4 inch or thicker can be dangerous because the ice can penetrate the plexi windshield. He told me that he would not use a lake that had ice on the shorebank because ice pieces can break off and float around and you can't see them.
No, my purpose is to entertain and share some of the enjoyment I derive from these wonderful craft. My descriptions are intended to help non-pilot viewers understand what is presented in the video clips.
The several posts of infoaristo present an introduction to operating a Renegade seaplane which is similar to the LA4-200.
Actually, no. The effect you observed is from touching down a little too fast. The attitude is too flat and the hull picks up drag forward of optimum. This pulls the nose down. In an extreme case, a 'water-loop' can result.
However, if a pilot holding back pressure on the elevator due to mis-trimming for the approach relaxes after touchdown , the nose will lower and duplicate the effect as you suggest. Usually this occurs a little later, after he recognizes contact.
I do plan to post other videos, including more glassy water operations as time permits.
The exterior views are done with small board cameras (like surveillance cameras) embedded in the wing and stabilizer tips. The video is fed through cables to a camcorder in the cockpit.
is the La-4-200 considered a light sport aircraft?
Callabris 9 months ago
@Callabris No, It is nearly twice as heavy as the LSA rules allow and is a four place craft ( not two).
wasko41 8 months ago
Masterful flying. I know a guy with one of these plans. They are quite fascinating and exceptional aircraft.
IdleGod 1 year ago
Nice, very nice ! Even the one you didn't like, didn't look all that bad from outside the plane. Of course sitting in the plane, you sense the feeling that the camera doesn't capture. Nice aircraft too.
Shubba2529 2 years ago
have they stopped making these then
cpnstav 2 years ago
I believe the last one was made about five years ago, purchased by the US government as a gift to the Galapagos Islands.
There have been attempts to sell the company, with one pending now, but at $800,000 US per plane, only governments could afford one.
wasko41 2 years ago
beautiful
thanks for sharing
how did you mount the camera?
MetaView7 2 years ago
The camcorder itself was mounted about where a passenger's head would be. Then, for the external views, video from small surveilance-type pickups embedded in the wingtip and horizontal-tail tip was brought in to the camcorder. Audio from the pilot's mike was brought in also.
wasko41 2 years ago
these lake videos are awesome. excellent exterior shots and stunning scenery.
wildwilly87 2 years ago
My uncle owned a Lake. He purchased either a proto or a first design model "for that year I guess?". This was in the late 1970s. It was a six seater.
My uncle told me that landing or taking off on water that has potential floating ice 1/4 inch or thicker can be dangerous because the ice can penetrate the plexi windshield. He told me that he would not use a lake that had ice on the shorebank because ice pieces can break off and float around and you can't see them.
Mardasee 3 years ago
Just amazing, thanks again. More, more, more, lol.
StarsandHouseboats 3 years ago
do u plan on posting videos on how to fly the la-4-200?
habs103 3 years ago
No, my purpose is to entertain and share some of the enjoyment I derive from these wonderful craft. My descriptions are intended to help non-pilot viewers understand what is presented in the video clips.
The several posts of infoaristo present an introduction to operating a Renegade seaplane which is similar to the LA4-200.
wasko41 3 years ago
thats my dream!!!!
nice vid mate
lfcdave8 3 years ago
THAT scenery is what amphibs are all about....beautiful scenery, great plane, perfect landings....that is the way to live.
comradeboris 3 years ago 2
I think you dropped the nose a little on the first one.....
jason271287 3 years ago
Actually, no. The effect you observed is from touching down a little too fast. The attitude is too flat and the hull picks up drag forward of optimum. This pulls the nose down. In an extreme case, a 'water-loop' can result.
However, if a pilot holding back pressure on the elevator due to mis-trimming for the approach relaxes after touchdown , the nose will lower and duplicate the effect as you suggest. Usually this occurs a little later, after he recognizes contact.
wasko41 3 years ago
OK. What a great plane and what great scenery. Would love to fly a Lake sometime.
jason271287 3 years ago 2
Very nice video. Do you have samoe take offs from glassy water?
It is very educational for sea/sep raetd pilots and who wants to be deplane amhibian pilot.
Tell me please how did you install a cameras on Lake and what kind of cameras and recording.
Best wishes!
Aqvius 4 years ago
I do plan to post other videos, including more glassy water operations as time permits.
The exterior views are done with small board cameras (like surveillance cameras) embedded in the wing and stabilizer tips. The video is fed through cables to a camcorder in the cockpit.
Loved your "beauty of flying..." video
wasko41 4 years ago
Nice flying, beautiful scenery
dinomutt2 4 years ago 2
Nice video....the most difficult of all water landings made to look so easy!
NVJ557 4 years ago