Hobbit
13th Jul 2006, 19:49
The 'thomas coupling', as I understand it this is the 'bit' between shafts transfering power. A kind of spring effect.
Just been reading about the sad failure of the twin squirrel near Middle Wallop and the death of a fine pilot and his engineers.
Totally unrelated to the Thomas coupling issue, that same ramp and roller freewheel is fitted to the Gazelle. I had one fail on a never to be forgotten day just to the north of Stansted. 4 unsuspecting passengers on a joy flight. I thought the clutch had given out and did all the right things keeping power on and returning to land promptly. Had I known then what I know now about coating procedures for ramp and roller freewheels my imagination might have been a little more active!
Top tip, never read obituaries of fine individuals that you have known, makes you feel quite inadequate, and sad.
Just been reading about the sad failure of the twin squirrel near Middle Wallop and the death of a fine pilot and his engineers.
Totally unrelated to the Thomas coupling issue, that same ramp and roller freewheel is fitted to the Gazelle. I had one fail on a never to be forgotten day just to the north of Stansted. 4 unsuspecting passengers on a joy flight. I thought the clutch had given out and did all the right things keeping power on and returning to land promptly. Had I known then what I know now about coating procedures for ramp and roller freewheels my imagination might have been a little more active!
Top tip, never read obituaries of fine individuals that you have known, makes you feel quite inadequate, and sad.