Behind the Scenes: How I Record Cockpit Audio & Video While Flying

Welcome friends! In today’s video, I take you behind the scenes of my in-cockpit and on-wing camera setup for filming flights in my 1961 Cessna 172B. A lot of you have asked: What cameras do I use? How do I mount them safely? How do I power and sync everything for smooth footage and sound?

I’ll walk you through my full rig, including:
✈️ GoPro Hero 9 and Hero 12 setups (and why I use each)
✈️ Custom aluminum wing mounts attached to inspection plates
✈️ External V-mount batteries powering cameras for hours of flight
✈️ Tentacle Sync timecode generators and audio recorders for perfect sound sync
✈️ Cooling solutions to keep GoPros from overheating
✈️ Why I still carry a Sony ZV1 and even a DJI Osmo Action 5

This isn’t about making Hollywood-perfect aerials—it’s about safe flying first, with cameras coming second. But with a lifetime career as a cinematographer and DP in Toronto, I’ve picked up some tricks for reliable, simple camera rigs that won’t fail mid-flight.

If you’ve ever wondered how to film flying, how to mount GoPros on an airplane wing, or how to sync cockpit audio with action cam footage, this deep dive should answer your questions.

🛩️ Got more questions? Drop them in the comments—I’ll be happy to share more details.

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Other products that I've used to rebuild C-FMVU - solid companies that I enjoyed working with:

Dynon Avionics: https://www.dynoncertified.com/
Six Pack Aero: https://sixpackaero.com/
WingX: https://www.wingxstol.com/html/produc...
Pro Pilot Autopilot By Trio Avionics: https://www.thestcgroupllc.com/pages/...
ElectroAire electronic ignition: http://www.electroair.net
Helix folding bike: https://helix.ca

⚠️ NOTE: These videos are edited for time and entertainment. Editing removes context and can remove safety checklists in the interest of time. Do not use these videos for, or in lieu of flight training.⚠️

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