Flying Evektor SportStar LSA with Paul Hamilton

[joshr783]

What kind of tripod did you use? I would like to film my first solo in the Sport Star.

[PaulDHamilton]

@joshr783 It is an expensive heavy Bogen with a fluid head

[jtdavis69]

I just made my first flight in a SportStar his morning! I loved it! I have been training in a Diamond DA 20 up to now. I'm really looking forward to finishing my light sport training in the Sportstar!

[aidler2]

Is it 50kts for takeoff? My instructor tells me to go up at 50kts. I guess its just for training purposes, and I'm assuming that you are a very experienced pilot! Nice video, gotta love the sporty!

[PaulDHamilton]

The Pilots Operating Handbook (POH) or Aircraft Operating Instructions (AOI) should provide the rotation speed. However, I noticed in many LSA that it feels a little slow so I usually add 5 knots as a good practice to account for variable winds and such. Usually the instructor modifies slightly based on experience. Better to fast than to slow.

[dovesmagic]

Keep these videos coming!