DA-20 Flight KAPF to 2IS

DA-20 Flight from Naples to Airglades in the Southern part of Florida.
TAS around 140kts at 9500ft @ 5,5gph.
Weightless / Zero G Parabolic arcs in the end ;)
Video shot with Contour HD 1080p helmet/headset cam.

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[HagarST]

By the way, this could have been a OK video without music and the last "demonstration". I am a IFR/Commercial CFI, flew helos in the military for 23 years and did some crazy stuff because many times my life depended on it, but made safety the 1st priority each and everytime doing it. Yes, we need to find ours and the aircrafts limits, but ADM is the most important item NOT on the checklist!

[VonBlumen]

Well I'm glad you liked the first 6 minutes of the video muted.

I don't really see the issue here. All objects were secured except for my pen on my first pass and my kneeboard on the second pass. Both objects were intentionally brought out to demonstrate the zero-g parabolas. We were two pilots on board and both wearing sunglasses. So according to your worst case scenario the pen should somehow bypass both of our sunglasses and poke out both of our eyes? I don't think that’s very plausible..

[HagarST]

Yep, go ahead guys and play game while your flying. Consider this there is an accident report stating that "during unusual attitudes, pilot was struck in the right temple by an unsecured object in the cockpit, rendering him unable to maintain control of the aircraft. This resulted in a 4,700 foot loss of altitude with a recovery at an estimated 500ft AGL...The pilot was able to recover, land and seek medical attention,The pilot admitted to investigators "fooling around", certificate revoked!!!

[Earssss]

nice vid ,,, i see you like full power flying lol,,, is the music from the 70's lol,,, keep up the good flying

[DiamondPilotDan]

also.. your helmet cam or whatever is amazing! could i have a link to a site where i could buy it? or learn more about it? thanks!!

[DiamondPilotDan]

383DC! that plane always gave me trouble when i was training in it. the engine definitely didnt like touch and go's haha. i prefer their other da20, 273dc

[turbokitty222]

Great video ! Great flying ! U young pups know how to make a nice video.Rudder pedals seem very heavy to me but maybe its because Im new at flying. FYI your knee board is to light! Thanks Freddie

[April4th1984]

+1 for the video. -1 for the music. I prefer to her chatter or silence.

[lobllobl]

Awesome!!!