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Slo-Tek posted:This is kind of interesting No Mercure?
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BonzoESC posted:Would it build up enough compression for it to self-ignite, or would you have to fire an ignition system during start up, and just use diesel because it's a reasonable tradeoff of availability and energy per unit mass? Along similar lines, Navy uses JP-5 over JP-8 for jets; Navy JP-5 has a flash point of 140°F, and Air Force JP-8 100°F. They're practically identical in use, but JP-5 costs a lot more, so it's only used where the fire hazard merits it (EG, aboard ships.) grover fucked around with this message at 16:09 on Feb 4, 2011 |
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Feb 4, 2011 16:07
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Slo-Tek posted:From everything I've read, the F-1 was a mediocre airplane in every aspect, only saved by the fact that Dassault built and sold about a zillion of 'em to pretty much everyone that couldn't or wouldn't buy US stuff. I don't care though, it's still a cool plane, made even moreso by these crazy fucks: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v9T51UsuaPU
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Feb 4, 2011 17:13
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routlej1 posted:Me too, tis a beautiful looking thing. I just think it's astonishing though that the French pulled out of the Eurofighter programme because "their needs were different" only to built an almost exact replica for twice the cost. It's because that's not why they pulled out, it was just an excuse. The French wanted a huge piece of the Eurofighter production pie, and nobody else would go for it. So, the French decided to pull out instead of effectively killing Dassault. Which I think was actually a cool move, plus the Rafale is pretty kickass.
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This dude built a fully functional 727 simulator in his basement.   What he says about its construction... quote:Most of it is from the real aircraft. I had to build the throttle, the control column, center control stand, aircraft interior, overhead framework, seat and upholstery (Boeing flame retardant original pattern material), the shell, and the glareshield. Edit: Added more info. LOO fucked around with this message at 22:30 on Feb 6, 2011 |
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Feb 6, 2011 09:13
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MrChips posted:A bit of trivia about the LM2500; it is the marine/industrial derivative of GE's CF6 aero engine, found on early versions of the Boeing 747 and McDonnell-Douglas DC-10, amongst others. The CF6 can also be found on brand new airplanes rolling off the A330 and 767 assembly lines. Not that GE wouldn't rather see an airline convert those orders to GEnx powered 787s.
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Feb 6, 2011 13:00
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LOO posted:Basement Sim He should really use projectors.
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Feb 6, 2011 14:40
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He had the right idea by using monitors for his instruments behind the metal panel. Though it looks like he did shell out for a few fully functional instruments in spots. Those things are like $500 each.
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Feb 6, 2011 14:47
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Anyone want a Harrier? http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=140508652633&ssPageName=STRK:MEWAX:IT#ht_3794wt_951 I can't explain how much I would love to have this.
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Feb 6, 2011 15:20
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The same company is selling a TSR2 engine, serial number 1 for £250,000.
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The Ferret King posted:He had the right idea by using monitors for his instruments behind the metal panel. Though it looks like he did shell out for a few fully functional instruments in spots. Those things are like $500 each. ...or you can rip some air-core gauges out of cars at the junk yard and make the dials themselves for nearly free and hook them up to a control board. At least you could before Beta Innovations went out of business. At least that would have been cheaper than monitors.
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Feb 6, 2011 18:29
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Understeer posted:The CF6 can also be found on brand new airplanes rolling off the A330 and 767 assembly lines. Not that GE wouldn't rather see an airline convert those orders to GEnx powered 787s. The LM2500 is derived from the original CF6-6, which is quite a bit different to the modern CF6-80. The CF6-80 marine/industrial derivative is called the LM6000.
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Feb 7, 2011 00:20
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Manny posted:The same company is selling a TSR2 engine, serial number 1 for £250,000.
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Feb 7, 2011 00:52
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blambert posted:Anyone want a Harrier?  gently caress that, how about you guy a working one instead: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1998...torsQ5fAircraft 
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Feb 7, 2011 00:54
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They're stretching the definition of 'minor work'. The other guy they sold one to spent over a million dollars (using skilled volunteer labor) to get the thing in the air. If it can't be seen flying, it isn't worth buying.
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Feb 8, 2011 09:45
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I would have to be rich as a nation state before I bought an ex-military jet, certainly with the intention of making it flyable. I was movie star rich and movie star crazy, maybe a WW2 warbird. On lower scales of wealth, I'd get myself something austere and simple like this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1946-PIPER-J-3-CUB-100-HP-PERFORMER-/190497436515?pt=Motors_Aircraft&hash=item2c5a883363 Or, heck, maybe this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/1993-Maule-MX-7-180A-/140509046275?pt=Motors_Aircraft&hash=item20b6fde603 To pass the time while I was building my kitplane. For jet kicks, go to Russia or South Africa.
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Ola posted:I would have to be rich as a nation state before I bought an ex-military jet, certainly with the intention of making it flyable. I have your solution - fit sequential Turbonators to your kit plane. Instant turbine power for only US$69.99!!! Order now! e: You may not believe it, but I can assure you they're very effective for altitude compensation. Yes, it's true - you can adjust QNH/QFE all over the shop and your aircraft's performance will remain entirely consistent. Amazing!! Saga fucked around with this message at 12:56 on Feb 8, 2011 |
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Feb 8, 2011 12:50
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Advent Horizon posted:If we're going to go for most Don't forget the thousands horribly blinded by it.
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project, I nominate
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The CEO of Boeing is talking up their 737 replacement: http://www.flightglobal.com/blogs/flightblogger/2011/02/boeing-ceo-jim-mcnerney-were-g.htmlquote:Boeing CEO Jim McNerney has given a rhetorical green light to replace the venerable 737, announcing the airframer intends to build a new aircraft to eclipse the re-engined Airbus A320neo, with a service entry around 2020. Hopefully the 797 (my guess) will be smoother to build than the 787, and that we'll still be flying around in airplanes in 2020.
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Feb 11, 2011 02:32
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Rumours say they will re-do their naming conventions as well, project title is iPlane.
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Feb 11, 2011 03:02
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Ola posted:Rumours say they will re-do their naming conventions as well, project title is iPlane. I don't think carving airplanes out of a solid piece of aluminum is a good way to manufacture them, and I'm not sure that Apple's going to start making computers out of CFRP.
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Feb 11, 2011 03:25
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BonzoESC posted:I don't think carving airplanes out of a solid piece of aluminum is a good way to manufacture them, and I'm not sure that Apple's going to start making computers out of CFRP. Planes with non-removable engines that can't be overhauled?
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Feb 11, 2011 04:08
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Understeer posted:Planes with non-removable engines that can't be overhauled? That's not the trend they've been going in. The "re-engine" part is because it's not just going to be a 737 with new engines (a hypothetical "737-Voyager").
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Feb 11, 2011 04:16
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BonzoESC posted:That's not the trend they've been going in. The "re-engine" part is because it's not just going to be a 737 with new engines (a hypothetical "737-Voyager").  It's an Apple joke.
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Feb 11, 2011 04:32
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So sexy and futuristic sound. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OtaoZvB7EFs You can hear it best at 0:36, it's called "the blue note". Apparently caused by turbulence around the gun ports.
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Feb 12, 2011 16:57
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Ola posted:You can hear it best at 0:36, it's called "the blue note". Apparently caused by turbulence around the gun ports. This sound was apparently sampled and used in every hanna barbara and transformers cartoon ever. edit: also "Thunderbirds" too apparently. dayman fucked around with this message at 18:24 on Feb 12, 2011 |
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Feb 12, 2011 18:19
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Pardon the crappy picture, I can't really scan this:
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Lord Commissar posted:Pardon the crappy picture, I can't really scan this: That's pretty cool. This is the only autographed ai photo I have, although it's not personalized 
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Feb 12, 2011 19:23
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Actually met him, though? That's cool.
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Now that is a good shot.
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Boomerjinks posted:It's not in tineye, but I'm guessing it's a 737 Classic based on the presence of the gear downlock viewer. See http://www.b737.org.uk/wwcomparison.htm for more aerospergin' than you can handle.
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BonzoESC posted:It's not in tineye, but I'm guessing it's a 737 Classic based on the presence of the gear downlock viewer. Description says "Boeing 737-59D"
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Apparently my pop has been digging through the old slide box again, sent me this, which you guys might like. A lot going on in this image, got the A-5 Vigilante, an F-4 Phantom, and an A-3 SkyWarrior in the background, the tail of an A-6 intruder, a hippy, and a case of beer.
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BonzoESC posted:It's not in tineye, but I'm guessing it's a 737 Classic based on the presence of the gear downlock viewer. Well, that's three hours of my evening gone already 
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Feb 15, 2011 22:12
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Slo-Tek posted:Apparently my pop has been digging through the old slide box again, sent me this, which you guys might like. That's pretty much how I envision Miramar circa 1970.
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Feb 16, 2011 00:06
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slidebite posted:That's pretty cool. This is the only autographed ai photo I have, although it's not personalized I scored this when I was a kid - personalised but generic. I did get a pretty cool letter from him, though  
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Feb 27, 2011 03:54
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^^ That's drat cool.Ola posted:So sexy and futuristic sound. I think this was posted before, but the best sound has to be the F104 howl. It sounds like a posessed satanic elk mating call or something. Skip to about 52sec to hear it. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ozIRwMhRVRY&playnext=1&list=PLFD6FCED55A44E3BD slidebite fucked around with this message at 04:42 on Feb 27, 2011 |
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Feb 27, 2011 04:15
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slidebite posted:^^ That's drat cool. The second coolest thing I've ever seen at an airshow was watching the Starfighters fly. They really do sound like nothing else out there. Beautiful aircraft, too. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4zddqLO1H0s First coolest thing was the late Bobby Younkin doing aerobatics in his Lear 23. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjzr-muZpEw
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