Scootering the Valiant in Epic Lake Viz

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Scootering the Valiant in Epic Lake Viz

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Hey everyone -- I thought I'd share a video from a dive we did last Friday to the BT-13 (SNV-2) "Vultee Valiant" located in Lake washington in 120ffw. This 2-seater Navy trainer plane had engine trouble and crashed into the lake over a half a century ago. While she is definitely aging rapidly, she is still an excellent wreck and well worth the trip -- especially in the 20+ft of viz we're having right now.

Enough chatting -- here's the link. DEFINITELY watch in 720p if you're able -- makes a world of difference

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W5zWaDKvRTQ&fmt=22
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Scott that is awesome! :supz:
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Wow, Dude that's some terrific video! I loved the way you overlayed it with shots of a restored plane :supz:
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Always have to one up, don't you? :smt064

Seriously, awesome video, dude. Good job. That was a great dive. I'm glad we went back
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Excellent work, Scott! Very well done. :notworthy:
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I loved it! Makes me wanna go take a tech class! :taco:
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That's a positively John Walkeresque video, Scott! I'm glad you put it up today, because it let me immediately relive the dive I just did . . . down to and including the millfoil!
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Great job ! :supz:
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Nice video Scott!! Thats a great little wreck
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Nice work homey! :supz:
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