What Cockpit? MK V
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Problems were experienced with the first aircraft due to using reverse thrust to slow the aircraft on landing which coupled with nosewheel steering problems. No 4 Aircraft skidded off the runway and turned over. Was this rig connected with the work carried out to overcome this problem? Possibly checking landing 'g' loading acceptable for aircrew etc?
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Low level .... Sooooo close .... Why might he need a (low tech) hard hat for this simulation....
Just looking for one word to unlock this challenge.
Edited due simulatenous postings... No Mel. Low level is the clue. Think basics.
Just looking for one word to unlock this challenge.
Edited due simulatenous postings... No Mel. Low level is the clue. Think basics.
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'g' forces introduced by terrain following simulator throwing the "pilot's" head sidewards,reawards etc and his head hitting the shroud. The helmet provides protection.
Turbulence at high speed and low level, (thermal causes etc). The vertical posts at each side of the contraption look as if they allow the whole thing to go go up and down, not sure how violently. If your harness does not hold you down do you crack your noggin on the canopy???
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Correct innuendo - Turbulence was the key word to this challenge.
Unfortunately the article on the development of the SAAB 37 Viggen from which this image was derived doesn`t elaborate on the caption which simply reads...
"Test rig used by SAAB to simulate flying in turbulent weather."
You have control.
Unfortunately the article on the development of the SAAB 37 Viggen from which this image was derived doesn`t elaborate on the caption which simply reads...
"Test rig used by SAAB to simulate flying in turbulent weather."
You have control.
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Intriguing. Would appear to be a single engine high wing aircraft possibly designed as an AOP aircraft. Starboard side, forward of door, is that an aperture or just a panel missing? Windscreen is similar to that on the Interstate Cadet, yet that aircraft had tandem seats. The follow on aircraft from Interstate was the Artic Tern also two seats in tandem. Can we take it this aircraft was designed and built in the USA?
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Piper L-4X which was to be the L-14, but only a few got built, two existing today.
If correct, I have to pass. I hope I'm ready to submit a challenge before they are all used. Interesting, though, in all these cockpits I have only recorded two Pipers.
If correct, I have to pass. I hope I'm ready to submit a challenge before they are all used. Interesting, though, in all these cockpits I have only recorded two Pipers.
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Woods is correct
Well done
The Piper L-14, originally designated the YL-14, was the first Piper to employ flaps. It also featured leading-edge slots, and a pivoting third seat with a map desk for the observer aft of the two pilots.
It could be configured to carry two stretchers (litters) with the observer seat removed. Hundreds were ordered, fewer than ten were built, and one remains airworthy.
Well done The Piper L-14, originally designated the YL-14, was the first Piper to employ flaps. It also featured leading-edge slots, and a pivoting third seat with a map desk for the observer aft of the two pilots. It could be configured to carry two stretchers (litters) with the observer seat removed. Hundreds were ordered, fewer than ten were built, and one remains airworthy.
