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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

21st Feb 2017, 08:26

Replies: 98

Detailed Discussion Desired: Flying in the Past

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Posted By oldchina

Allan The metal rod carried on some 1-11 flight...

Allan
The metal rod carried on some 1-11 flight decks was not there to fight off hijackers, but to whack the bloody CSDS when it got stuck.

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

20th Feb 2017, 06:08

Replies: 98

Detailed Discussion Desired: Flying in the Past

Views: 16,867

Posted By oldchina

rogerg I believe BAC offered American Airlines...

rogerg
I believe BAC offered American Airlines an engine choice for their 30 aircraft order. They selected the Spey.
Chris:
It's just that slats add lift but also the drag that comes along with...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

17th Feb 2017, 12:39

Replies: 98

Detailed Discussion Desired: Flying in the Past

Views: 16,867

Posted By oldchina

Chris Scott: "Frankly, the 500 series was...

Chris Scott:
"Frankly, the 500 series was under-powered for summer weather on the Costas!"

It certainly was, but what else could carry 119 pax back from their hols on less total
installed...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

16th Feb 2017, 12:56

Replies: 98

Detailed Discussion Desired: Flying in the Past

Views: 16,867

Posted By oldchina

de-min water: If it only gave 200-400 kg...

de-min water:

If it only gave 200-400 kg I don't think BAC would have bothered. I've got old manuals showing over MTOW (99650lb) from 8000ft ISA, SL, but only 97000lb without water injection....

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