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Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

14th Nov 2014, 11:32

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Post-apocalyptic takeoff. How to fly from an abandoned airport?

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Posted By Tu.114

Tapping electricity from an APU in order to start...

Tapping electricity from an APU in order to start a truck is a rather hard task and certainly not done with basic tools.

Depending on the APU in question, expect it to provide 400hz/115V...

Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

13th Nov 2014, 09:25

Replies: 34

Post-apocalyptic takeoff. How to fly from an abandoned airport?

Views: 7,403

Posted By Tu.114

As long as You have a couple of IRSs up and...

As long as You have a couple of IRSs up and running, finding a land mass the size of Australia should surely be possible?

Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

12th Nov 2014, 11:44

Replies: 34

Post-apocalyptic takeoff. How to fly from an abandoned airport?

Views: 7,403

Posted By Tu.114

True - the new fancy electrickery could be a...

True - the new fancy electrickery could be a problem. But if one manages to find a diesel vehicle with a mechanic fuel injection and a stick shift, it is very well possible to push start it: one sits...

Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

12th Nov 2014, 08:55

Replies: 34

Post-apocalyptic takeoff. How to fly from an abandoned airport?

Views: 7,403

Posted By Tu.114

If it needs not be a jet airliner: - An...

If it needs not be a jet airliner:

- An Antonov 2 has a flywheel starter that can be spun up by a handcrank stowed behind the copilots seat. The way to Australia would get a bit long on this...

Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)

12th Nov 2014, 08:23

Replies: 34

Post-apocalyptic takeoff. How to fly from an abandoned airport?

Views: 7,403

Posted By Tu.114

I have read about alternative starting methods...

I have read about alternative starting methods from the era of the F-84/F-86. The jet blast of another, obviously running, fighter was directed up the intake of the aircraft to be started in order to...

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