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Forum: Private Flying
17th Dec 2009, 06:53
Replies: 95
Views: 34,852
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

Only fairly indirectly. As I understand it, the...

Only fairly indirectly. As I understand it, the Firecracker was a small underfunded project which didn't compare well to either the PC9 or the Tucano.

The prototype is still flying as a training...
Forum: Private Flying
15th Dec 2009, 12:42
Replies: 95
Views: 34,852
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

For just about everybody but the RAF? G

For just about everybody but the RAF?

G
Forum: Private Flying
15th Dec 2009, 09:20
Replies: 95
Views: 34,852
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

Nothing at-all to do with maintaining the Ulster...

Nothing at-all to do with maintaining the Ulster Unionists' votes to prop up a tiny parliamentary majority then?

G
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Nov 2009, 17:45
Replies: 95
Views: 34,852
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

One of many reasons for my posts above. The...

One of many reasons for my posts above. The aircraft can be flown for remunerated flying training, at night, in IMC, and over built-up areas; none of these are possible (in the UK) in a PtF...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Nov 2009, 11:10
Replies: 95
Views: 34,852
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

I hate to claim I know more, especially in this...

I hate to claim I know more, especially in this esteemed company, but...

I worked at one point in the Tucano project office, and later on managed (and flew on board) quite a lot of the later...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Oct 2009, 12:29
Replies: 95
Views: 34,852
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

Ignoring the outliers, the competition was...

Ignoring the outliers, the competition was between BAe/Pilatus to licence build the PC9 at Warton, the Shorts/Embraer to build the Tucano in Belfast.

The UK government at the time had a tiny...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Oct 2009, 11:27
Replies: 95
Views: 34,852
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

The Shorts Tucano is substantially re-engineered...

The Shorts Tucano is substantially re-engineered from the original Embraer Super Tucano - but it's absolutely true about hand-building. Airframe length can vary by something like 200mm between...
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Mar 2007, 09:51
Replies: 95
Views: 34,852
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

I'd argue that power is a fairly small part of...

I'd argue that power is a fairly small part of the equation defining the quality of a military training aeroplane.

G
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2007, 17:29
Replies: 95
Views: 34,852
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

My involvement with the Tucano was primarily on...

My involvement with the Tucano was primarily on handling qualities assessments, so I'm unsurprised I didn't know. But, a little surprising - not an aeroplane I'd have expected a major weight issue...
Forum: Private Flying
1st Mar 2007, 11:12
Replies: 95
Views: 34,852
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

Was the Tucano Capton wired? I can't recall ever...

Was the Tucano Capton wired? I can't recall ever hearing mention of it.


Incidentally the Tucano is also unpressurised with a helmet/mask system. My very vague memory thinks that on 100% O2 you...
Forum: Private Flying
28th Feb 2007, 08:06
Replies: 95
Views: 34,852
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

Don't forget, the type has no civil CofA, so...

Don't forget, the type has no civil CofA, so you'd have to go through a lot of work to get it into a PtF, then still be restricted to day VMC, and need permission to fly it outside of the UK.

I...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Feb 2007, 18:04
Replies: 95
Views: 34,852
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

No, they charge for a reg, and extra for an out...

No, they charge for a reg, and extra for an out of sequence. I forget how much, but it'll be on their website somewhere - £1-200 or thereabouts I think.

G
Forum: Private Flying
26th Feb 2007, 18:01
Replies: 95
Views: 34,852
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

Ah, but uniquely in this case, you aren't...

Ah, but uniquely in this case, you aren't actually required to give it to them unless you want to fly.

G
Forum: Private Flying
26th Feb 2007, 17:47
Replies: 95
Views: 34,852
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

So long as I don't mind paying the fees, CAA...

So long as I don't mind paying the fees, CAA registrations would allow me to put a G-regi on my garden shed. As you say, it doesn't imply airworthiness.

G
Forum: Private Flying
26th Feb 2007, 16:40
Replies: 95
Views: 34,852
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

here...

here...
Forum: Private Flying
26th Feb 2007, 14:47
Replies: 95
Views: 34,852
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

ZF373 isn't on the current auction list, which is...

ZF373 isn't on the current auction list, which is ZF265, ZF267, ZF285, ZF340, ZF415.

G
Forum: Private Flying
26th Feb 2007, 10:43
Replies: 95
Views: 34,852
Posted By Genghis the Engineer

There are 5 for sale, all have been on the ground...

There are 5 for sale, all have been on the ground for 10ish years, all missing engine, prop and seatpack, all also robbed in part for spares - so a random assortment of panels, control surfaces,...
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