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Forum: Tech Log
15th Aug 2011, 07:33
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,675,989
Posted By speedbirdconcorde

"Yes, with fuel prices on the rise it's the...

"Yes, with fuel prices on the rise it's the perfect time to build a fuel-guzzling aircraft."

Who said anything about building a 'fuel-guzzling aircraft' ?

Your words....certainly not...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Aug 2011, 22:05
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,675,989
Posted By speedbirdconcorde

It certainly makes one wonder what a modern day...

It certainly makes one wonder what a modern day Concorde cockpit would look like with side sticks and glass everywhere.... would love to be a part of that design team :-) Maybe even update those...
Forum: Tech Log
8th Aug 2011, 23:09
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,675,989
Posted By speedbirdconcorde

Wonderful 360 VR of.....

360° Virtual Reality tour of the Cockpit of Concorde by Ken McBride (http://www.kenmcbride.com/concorde/index.html)

:ok:

Check out Kens other VR images on his site...
Forum: Tech Log
11th Jul 2011, 05:24
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,675,989
Posted By speedbirdconcorde

Just viewing some 'old' in-flight...

Just viewing some 'old' in-flight footage...gosh...she was such a beauty...have to say I've never been on any other aircraft which, during taxi, had people stop what they were doing ( servicing...
Forum: Tech Log
10th Mar 2011, 16:21
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,675,989
Posted By speedbirdconcorde

Would love to go to a lecture....pity I am 6000...

Would love to go to a lecture....pity I am 6000 miles away :-(
Forum: Tech Log
24th Jan 2011, 04:10
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,675,989
Posted By speedbirdconcorde

Old ? You, me and the rest of us Dude :-) Maybe...

Old ? You, me and the rest of us Dude :-) Maybe we should just say 'Wiser' ?? lol. Ah yes...what I always find fascinating is watching footage of Concorde and the automobiles of that era. Talk...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Jan 2011, 20:32
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,675,989
Posted By speedbirdconcorde

A quick question for the technical chaps... ...

A quick question for the technical chaps...

I remember that she had 3 channels of signalling for the flight controls - 2 electrical ( 1 main and 1 standby ) with the third being mechanical. How...
Forum: Tech Log
14th Jan 2011, 03:41
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,675,989
Posted By speedbirdconcorde

Such an amazing sight when viewing Concorde...

Such an amazing sight when viewing Concorde head-on....beauty indeed.....:ok:
Forum: Tech Log
20th Dec 2010, 07:43
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,675,989
Posted By speedbirdconcorde

To everyone who has contributed to this thread, a...

To everyone who has contributed to this thread, a BIG thanks. It has been an absolute pleasure to read ( unlike other threads on pprune :ugh: ). The time and effort spent to share stories and...
Forum: Tech Log
15th Dec 2010, 16:11
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,675,989
Posted By speedbirdconcorde

"I also thought it would be good to share such...

"I also thought it would be good to share such good memories on here; especially as some of her Prune detractors are having such fun over on their rumour thread."

Indeed Nick ! :ok:
Forum: Tech Log
29th Nov 2010, 21:48
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,675,989
Posted By speedbirdconcorde

She looks amazing even as a biz jet version :-)

She looks amazing even as a biz jet version :-)
Forum: Tech Log
29th Nov 2010, 08:01
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,675,989
Posted By speedbirdconcorde

Dude, only 5 seconds ?? I'd demand a re-edit...

Dude, only 5 seconds ?? I'd demand a re-edit mate...outrageous ! :)

Out of interest...here is a pic of AG in Seattle ( taken a while back ) and the source of a big part of this thread -...
Forum: Tech Log
28th Nov 2010, 18:14
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,675,989
Posted By speedbirdconcorde

Discussing the formation video...and video in...

Discussing the formation video...and video in general, I would assume there is one hell of a lot of footage out there that we have never seen ( at least I hope so ! )....we see snippets here and...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Nov 2010, 19:06
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,675,989
Posted By speedbirdconcorde

Just finally getting around to reading 'Not much...

Just finally getting around to reading 'Not much of an engineer' - What a fabulous read. Simply cannot put it down. At least I have 4 days ahead to finish it. Amazing! But is it just me and the...
Forum: Tech Log
24th Nov 2010, 18:42
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,675,989
Posted By speedbirdconcorde

I hope many of us are wrong Christiian and that...

I hope many of us are wrong Christiian and that she does indeed get a new permanent home...... Although I havent visited AC yet in Manchester, the permanent enclosure for her looks great ( although...
Forum: Tech Log
23rd Nov 2010, 16:16
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,675,989
Posted By speedbirdconcorde

Gents and Gent'esses, Regarding the rather...

Gents and Gent'esses,

Regarding the rather important role of the elevons on Concorde :) where there any failures during her time in the skies ?

regards,

d
Forum: Tech Log
19th Nov 2010, 16:29
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,675,989
Posted By speedbirdconcorde

Feathers, "If you watch some of the more...

Feathers,

"If you watch some of the more recent Concorde programmes, such as "Concorde's Last Flight", you'll hear and see the reaction of the various people (including our very own Dude) from...
Forum: Tech Log
19th Nov 2010, 07:07
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,675,989
Posted By speedbirdconcorde

Bugger...its past midnight and I'm still reading...

Bugger...its past midnight and I'm still reading this thread !:) Time to hit the sheets before I find a Concorde vid to start watching lol

As others have said...brilliant thread and great...
Forum: Tech Log
18th Nov 2010, 19:36
Replies: 2,133
Views: 1,675,989
Posted By speedbirdconcorde

Always love to hear stories like this....I am...

Always love to hear stories like this....I am sure there are many more ! Cheers Christiaan ( and m2dude ) for such great information on our beloved icon....

Reg:

Ancient tale.

There's this...
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