Pilot Paul Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 Hi, My plan to start training this Spring has obviously been put on hold so I am researching kit instead. I’ve just ordered a Go Pro with the intention of filming my training progress/first flight etc but wondered what mount I need to attach this to a helmet (haven’t got one yet) and how everyone does this? Are they just stuck on? Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted March 27, 2020 Share Posted March 27, 2020 I stopped using my helmet mount after being shown what happens when lines get tangled around it! Now attach to chest or knee. I had it attached using ope of the GOpro sticky mounts, with holes and bolts drilled thought it to make sure it stayed put. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot Paul Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 15 hours ago, AndyB said: I stopped using my helmet mount after being shown what happens when lines get tangled around it! Now attach to chest or knee. I had it attached using ope of the GOpro sticky mounts, with holes and bolts drilled thought it to make sure it stayed put. Thanks Andy, didn’t think of that as I see so many helmet cam clips on YouTube! Do you use straps to chest mouth it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 6 hours ago, Pilot Paul said: Thanks Andy, didn’t think of that as I see so many helmet cam clips on YouTube! Do you use straps to chest mouth it? Yes. You can get a kit for £14 ish on Ebay that contains every mount/strap you can think of. It was when I was flying with Skyschool last summer, they made remove my camera as they would not allow it when flying with them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pilot Paul Posted March 28, 2020 Author Share Posted March 28, 2020 Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 8 hours ago, Pilot Paul said: Thanks Andy, didn’t think of that as I see so many helmet cam clips on YouTube! Do you use straps to chest mouth it? You can mount a GoPro with good quality velcro between the mount and helmet, if you get slack lines at any point the camera should rip away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyB Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 1 hour ago, Steve said: You can mount a GoPro with good quality velcro between the mount and helmet, if you get slack lines at any point the camera should rip away. But most people don't want to risk losing their camera so they add in a lanyard or some other tie to keep the camera safe.....I have seen them many times.......and I had one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Posted March 28, 2020 Share Posted March 28, 2020 If you want to mount it on your helmet with minimum risk then just use velcro. If you want to up the risk a bit use a lanyard. If you want to up it further then use the 3M mounts. It's a rarity for there to be a problem but it's down to personal choice how far to go. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinoxyfen Posted July 15, 2020 Share Posted July 15, 2020 I put a mount on an old shin pad velcroed over my boiler suit, it's out of the way and you don't get the constant looking around as you check the canopy etc, but easy enough to move your leg around a bit to get different angles. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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