Originally Posted by
mustafagander
Hey rog,
The QF SPs had C2 engines. The D4s were over the thrust limit certified. It actually gave QF a place to hang D4s which were getting a bit tired and could no longer make the D4 spec.
Originally the WLG operation forbade any derate or assumed temp operation so all T/O was full thrust. Imagine keeping the beast under control when your initial altitude limit was 3,000ft and you had a light SP??? Exciting!!! Flap limit speeds were a challenge.
One very frisky aircraft even at high TOW. The fuel feed configs at max TOW were simply a nightmare for the FEO.
How simply wonderful to hear the stories from someone who was 'there' and flew it too.
Thank you so much for sharing.
I was trying my best to ensure the RB211 Info I gave was correct as I could, as I kept reading variations on the engine types fitted from new build and then my source said that in 1982 the pair of SP's had the B or D variant engines fitted.
I flew on SAA SP's a few times - once was just the JNB-CPT hop and I was lucky to be sat upstairs in Biz Class. A lovely flight.
Thanks again.
and to AnotherFSO - what awesome video clips !!!