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@@ReallyLikeAviation it happens very quickly

Yes no FZV almost had a bird strike to

@@KimJong-Un_the-Supreme-Leader yes he saw me. He was soaring and then pulled up when he became aware of me taking evasive action. And he did give me a fright!

@@timothyirvine2842 and it made this video more interesting! ✈️🐦👍🏻👍🏻

@@airbornCH saw them too. We have sea gulls (which close their wings and drop), pelicans who move for nobody, and then birds of prey that soar. Yes, a busy space.

@@smashypilot vans rv 8

@@williambrewer6346 he did!

its a 180 hp with fixed pitch prop. Operating at sea level it has plenty performance. I did edit the take off and switched to a runway inspection and climb out at 160 knots converting speed to height.

@@timothyirvine2842 That's incredible that you have a fixed pitch prop on that airplane. Do you have to be careful to avoid over-speeding the prop while in cruise? I have my eyes on several of these here in the US, one of which has the 200HP injected engine. But I am probably favoring the 180HP since it still gives ample performance and slightly better economy. We're at about 650' MSL where I am, so I don't need to worry about density altitude much. I've never flow at sea level.

@@lonzo61 when I do aero's I need to watch the redline on the way down, but its pretty easy to manage. From everyone I have spoken to the 180hp is the best fit for the RV7 and 8. The 200hp is heavier and for the faster cruise, the fuel burn is a bit more and the weight on take off doesn't give you much more in performance in that phase of flight. That's what I have heard.

@@timothyirvine2842 Roger that. Thanks for the info. Blue skies.

it was a good day out

When I got my plane she was just blue. I added the trims and had "big Beautiful Doll" in mind. I have a video somewhere of that called The Story of ICE.

@@PulkVideo thanks for that feedback. I don’t often do a voice over and don’t spend much time on that. I’ll google a bit and get that right next time.

@@dtsh4451 do it!

That was my introduction to Namibia and I clearly have more to see. The north must be beautiful. From the air is a beautiful perspective, but it must be coupled with stuff down on the ground and overland is a great way to experience Namibia.

I have a picture but cant seem to share it here. I took 2 flat aluminium pieces about 2cm wide and drilled about 5 holes in each and counter sunk. I used the same screws that hold the fiberglass fairing at the end of the wing on the top and the bottom of the wing and lined it up. Then placed a mount at the end joining the 2 pieces of aluminium. It creates a nice sturdy triangle and the insta camera sits very firmly only about 20cms in front of the wing. That's all you need to get a good perspective back on yourself.

@@timothyirvine2842 brilliant thanks Timothy, appreciate the reply, will try out what you’ve done, works great. Haven’t found anything out there that works well for an RV. Great way to document the memories.

@@fabianmue9505 what happened?

The wind noise in the video is deafening on some of the scenes and overpowers your voice.

@@jacoswart4397 ok, got that a bit wrong

@@grantcaprice2902 thanks. Takes time. The channels biggest fan is me! I do it for my memories.

@@finnadekeditz do it

@@kwaailight Thanks. Still worth popping in to see the place.

@@timothyirvine2842 absolutely! A very special little remote spot!

@@kwaailight you are right. One of the longest runways in the world for high and hot conditions for big heavy planes. I googled and someone said the NASA thing is an urban legend. I like the story though.

@@timothyirvine2842 I would not be surprised if the runway DID serve as an alternative/emergency one for the shuttle, but it was not built for that purpose.

It’s called Morningstar and it’s just to the north of CapTown international, in fact under the approach to runway 19.

The airfield called Morningstar. It is under the approach for runway 19 at Cape Town. Flight sim shows houses where there are hangars!

we told Ian to make us look good.

Let’s make a plan. That way I know your Dad will check her very very well. In fact when I bought ICE in the pre purchase inspection Damon said, ‘I would let me kids fly in it.’ Now I need to put that to the test 😁

@@timothyirvine2842 Just let me know when you are planning on going up and i will be very keen on joining you. 😎

I’ll settle for a thorough annual. 🙂

Hi Jude, you checking up on me. I always enjoy landing at Cape Town. The runway is super long, over 3km. I try fly as efficiently as possible so you will see two things, I ask the controller if I can ‘plan for Charlie’. That’s the second intersection which means I land deep so I don’t land on the numbers and taxi forever holding up departing traffic. Second thing is my flaps. My speed is higher than usual as I come in to approach on final, again just to be efficient. It’s too fast for full flaps, so I descend and fly just above the runway. As the speed bleeds off I then add flaps - you can see how late I put full flaps in the video. Hope you enjoying your flying and making great videos.

Yes thanks Tim

I was taught taxi out on the lowest tank. Then as you stock check area clear, brakes holding and change tanks. Then do the run up and all the check on the tank you going to take off on. That should be enough time to pick up an issue with fuel. It should be enough time to pick up something like water etc.

Its always a full flap landing with me. I tried a spin solo (after practicing with an instructor in the back), and I just couldn't get the spin to develop. I need someone in the back - Grace was good ballast. My RV is as simple as it gets. Fixed pitch prop and as I operate mostly at sea level its enough for me. The 8 is the best! enjoy.

@@timothyirvine2842 Thanks Tim...have the same set up as you. Have to fly with 25# of sand in the aft baggage to lighten the stick forces when flying solo.

I always land full flap … I went back and looked at the video and checked against another one - you are right, that was not full flap! I had one plane land ahead and put flaps on base. I obviously didn’t fully extend on final. I have to hold my switch in as the flaps extend. Thanks for pointing that out!

@@timothyirvine2842 Keep in mind I was just curious and not trying to be critical.

@@jcheck6 I appreciated the observation. The videos are for the memories, but also for me to learn. I sometimes film stuff just for me and then analyse it afterwards. Good way to learn and its interesting what I pick up.

The RV's sell themselves!

You time your flight well Jude. Sunset was beautiful. I heard you and Jaco enjoying the Delta 200 and Blouberg. It was a beautiful evening and good to meet you.