What the thread found

• Separating the dual battery plates from the original FLYER configuration and remounting them independently improves dynamic balance compared to keeping both at the rear
• Using carbon fiber rails with a dual battery setup reduces overall weight while maintaining structural strength
• A split collar with shim material can adapt a 1 inch diameter collar to the slightly smaller FLYER post diameter
• The original FLYER battery mounting plate can be repurposed for rear battery positioning after careful removal
• A custom aluminum U-channel base with an added plate creates a box-style foundation for the modified rig
• Dual battery placement allows for a shorter post relative to single battery configurations, creating a more compact rig geometry
• Cinevate rails and blocks provide reliable modular mounting for this type of camera support modification

Depends on

• The modifications were performed on a specific FLYER LE model from around 2010
• The exact mounting dimensions and adapter specifications are particular to the original FLYER hardware geometry
• The weight reduction benefits depend on material substitutions available at the time

Parts

Monitor Bracket

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