Mig 21 on the aire

[2cv]

On 12 October I am going to Shoreham for a simulated Lancaster bomber flying experience. Allegedly according to the publicity following the route of the Dam Busters. However if the simulator can do England to the Rhur in one hour, ( the duration of the 'experience') it seems to me that I won't be coming back.
I need to look up an on line Lancaster simulator and get to grips with the controls, specially the bomb aiming (I'll have to take my catapault) before I go to Shoreham. Hope I don't crash.

I was told that the hs748 that I used to fly had some Lancaster parts, not sure which ones.

 

[trevskoda]

I was told that the hs748 that I used to fly had some Lancaster parts, not sure which ones.

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Some clocks by the look of it, old school these days, my last flight was in a modern plane cessna 172 with up to date digital layout, took me a we while to get used to it.

 

[gasgas]

I am just in the middle of reading a book - Empire of the Clouds by James Hamilton-Paterson. It charts the development , crashing and demise of the British aircraft industry from the end of WW2. The designers of the early jets ignored the test pilots pleadings to place the most important instruments such as fuel gauge where the pilot could see them, instead of in some cases between their legs. As a result a lot of test pilot lives and aircraft were lost. Another example was the Meteors which had no windscreen heating so if they dived from high altitude where it was cold down into warm moist air, the screen would immediately be covered in condensation and they couldn't see a thing. The designers took no notice and the manufacturers bosses instructed the test pilots to keep testing. The pilots of course were ex-RAF and they were used to obeying commands from their senior officers so instead of refusing and walking out of the job, they did as they were told.
That doesn't remind you of any connection with motorhomes does it? Does anyone know of any motorhome manufacturers that actually use them?

 

[2cv]

I am just in the middle of reading a book - Empire of the Clouds by James Hamilton-Paterson. It charts the development , crashing and demise of the British aircraft industry from the end of WW2. The designers of the early jets ignored the test pilots pleadings to place the most important instruments such as fuel gauge where the pilot could see them, instead of in some cases between their legs. As a result a lot of test pilot lives and aircraft were lost. Another example was the Meteors which had no windscreen heating so if they dived from high altitude where it was cold down into warm moist air, the screen would immediately be covered in condensation and they couldn't see a thing. The designers took no notice and the manufacturers bosses instructed the test pilots to keep testing. The pilots of course were ex-RAF and they were used to obeying commands from their senior officers so instead of refusing and walking out of the job, they did as they were told.
That doesn't remind you of any connection with motorhomes does it? Does anyone know of any motorhome manufacturers that actually use them?

Certainly Bentley, makers of my van, were experienced motorhomers. It shows in lots of little details.

 

[trevskoda]

All started at an early age with me.

 

[Fazerloz]

A little carry on of aircraft recognition name these planes

This one not exactly what it may first seem but regularly seen seen at air shows.

 

[2cv]

A little carry on of aircraft recognition name these planes View attachment 136992

This one not exactly what it may first seem but regularly seen seen at air shows.View attachment 136996

A Folland Gnat and a Yakolev 11.

 

[Fazerloz]

A Folland Gnat and a Yakolev 11.

Not exactly a Yak 11, Yak 3UPW

 

[Fazerloz]

Pratt & Whitney engine in it.

 

[runnach]

Its a PBY Catalena water plane which also has wheels, used ww2 at Enniskillen to look for german u boats, built in the USA.

Its a flying boat Trev, not a water plane. The small window just under the wing, one on starboard side too, the aircraft engineer would sit in there. Get it right

 

[trevskoda]

Its a flying boat Trev, not a water plane. The small window just under the wing, one on starboard side too, the aircraft engineer would sit in there. Get it right

There is a few down at bottom of l erne for you do dive on, there was talk of bringing one up years back but nothing happened.

 

[colinm]

A little carry on of aircraft recognition name these planes

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Looks like a Sedbergh to me.

 

[Fazerloz]

Looks like a Sedbergh to me.

Good spot ex cadet trainer.hung in the roof

 

[runnach]

There is a few down at bottom of l erne for you do dive on, there was talk of bringing one up years back but nothing happened.

Took us a few year to find the PBY's and Sunderland flying boats off Oban, Trev. I'm surprised no local enthusiasts did what we did, research and getting wet was a buzz. Check out 2mins 28 secs, were were there first.

 

[st3v3]

I was told that the hs748 that I used to fly had some Lancaster parts, not sure which ones.

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I've found it Bill.....

 

[2cv]

Not in nearly such condition now, in a museum in Doncaster.