THere seems to have been some 'scary' stories put about regarding G-BOAC power up in terms of 'the artificial feel system going up in smoke' during the recent power ups. Not only are these stories rubbish (spread by individuals not even qualified to voice an opinion on the matter) but are designed to cast doubt and disquiet over a highly successful project on this aircraft.
The ONLY artificial feel problem on G=BOAC related to a power supply failure within #2 artificial feel computer. (Due almost certainly to an age related failure of a tantalum capacitor within that power supply). The circuit breaker (on panel 13-216) tripped quite correctly, and apart from a smelly computer, that was ALL that was wrong with the system, and the ONLY failure of it's type on the whole aircraft. (Not bad for an aircraft not powered for almost 8 years).
These silly little scare stories do nothing but make the perpetrators even more wide open to ridicule than before but also cast unjustified aspersions over this amazing enterprise. (Or is that the whole point anyway?).
Best regards
Dude
