Originally Posted by
David47
Just following on from Lowell's comments, I'm putting mounting points on my plane for external cameras, but I'm including them (with cameras attached) in my flight test program so that I can demonstrate safe handling etc with and without. I want to be able to use them without getting awkward questions from Australian regulatory surveryors if they do a ramp check, and also for insurance purposes. The same thing would apply for slinging bikes or anything else off the wing struts or anywhere else for that matter. External attachments can cause handling problems, depending on their form factor, and where and how they're attached. Recommend that you do some homework and understand what the risks and potential safety implications may be before you proceed. Consider also the insurance implications if it was to go south for any reason. It may be worth talking to your DAR to see what additional testing would be required. Just an opinion