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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

14th Sep 2006, 22:24

Replies: 87

Happy birthday 146

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Posted By False Capture

I remember flying a 146 at FL240 and M0.70 whilst...

I remember flying a 146 at FL240 and M0.70 whilst a B737 was above us at FL360 and M0.76. The TAS in both cases was about 430kts and the fuel flows were the same.

The best bit, if we'd shut an...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

1st Sep 2006, 19:13

Replies: 87

Happy birthday 146

Views: 21,963

Posted By False Capture

Uplinker, After the bankruptcy of Rolls-Royce...

Uplinker,
After the bankruptcy of Rolls-Royce in 1970, the only suitable engine was the modestly powered (6500lb thrust) ALF 502. Unfortunately, this resulted in four engines being required...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

1st Sep 2006, 10:37

Replies: 87

Happy birthday 146

Views: 21,963

Posted By False Capture

FTD and SV, The original 146 certainly...

FTD and SV,

The original 146 certainly lacked some of the toys. However, the RJ series has all the modern gadgets like EFIS, FADEC, EGPWS, autothrottles, Cat3B autoland, etc. In addition, it...

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