Put adhesive camera mount on UNI version
and choose correct hanging position on
camera holder body to balance Chase XC.
Camera should be facing slightly up.
Rope adjustment and attachment
Bungee rope length must be adjusted to achieve
best possible footage.Pull bungee rope through
short silicone tube at the end of loop to adjust its
length. We recommend 1.5 m shorter rope than
glider’s lines including risers. The point is to set
length to fit pilot at bottom and glider at top of the
scene (see picture). To avoid turbulence air
behind the pilot, don’t set bungee rope too long.
Particularly PPG pilots should avoid too long
rope, due to real possibility that chasecam
can hit revolving propeller during landing!
Use wide setting ofyour camera, we recommend
16:9 format with superview lens. Hang
chasecam on the middle eye on canopy’s trailing
edge, where brake line is connected.
Launch
There are several options on how to take-off with Chase XC.
Assisted take-off - This is the best option to get awesome shot during take-off, if
there is somebody helpful available. The assistant should stay behind prepared wing
in some distance to fit you and the glider into scene. Be sure when asking somebody
to assist, that she/he will hold the chasecam lightly and understand she/he will must
release it after you will move forward to launch!
Rocket launch –In perfect take-off conditions with light wind and suitable take-off
surface (without sharp stones) you can use the “rocket launch”. Place the chasecam
facing camera lens up, in the middle between pilot and trailing edge of the glider.
Harness launch –If you are not sure about smooth launch or if you are time stressed
on take-off place by many pilots waiting for launch, use the harness launch. Prepare
everything on the side of take-off placeand put foldedChase XC into harness pocket.
After take-off, when you are away from take-off air space and you are safely sitting
in the harness, unfold and release chasecam. Don’t forget to smile into recording
camera before it flies out :)
