What Cockpit? MK VI
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mustpost. I do not think there is any doubt.
I would be interested to learn what the purpose is of the 'strut' that goes from the centre of the windscreen to the upper structure on the starboard side of the cabin.
Mel
I would be interested to learn what the purpose is of the 'strut' that goes from the centre of the windscreen to the upper structure on the starboard side of the cabin.Mel
After engineering? puzzles me too
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Well done, mustpost! It is, indeed, the American Eagle E-340. You have control!
I, too, would like to know what that "handle" is as well as the history of N284N, the American Eagle registered to a gentleman named Clyde Wagner in Ohio, USA.
Glenn
One thought about the "handle." The A-340 was the prototype (with a different engine) and it is listed as having folding wings. I assume the re-engined and re-named E-340 also had folding wings.
Offhand, I cannot visualize the locking mechanism, but I suppose it is possible that "handle" both locked the wing front spars into place and showed the pilot obvious proof of such locking. But that's only a guess.
It is, indeed, the American Eagle E-340. You have control!I, too, would like to know what that "handle" is as well as the history of N284N, the American Eagle registered to a gentleman named Clyde Wagner in Ohio, USA.
Glenn
One thought about the "handle." The A-340 was the prototype (with a different engine) and it is listed as having folding wings. I assume the re-engined and re-named E-340 also had folding wings.
Offhand, I cannot visualize the locking mechanism, but I suppose it is possible that "handle" both locked the wing front spars into place and showed the pilot obvious proof of such locking. But that's only a guess.
Last edited by ozbeowulf; 4th Jan 2008 at 12:02. Reason: Late thought about that cockpit "handle"
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Wow - won something!! This is probably ridiculously easy...
Ps hope nobody minds - changed it now for more interesting pic
Ps hope nobody minds - changed it now for more interesting pic
Last edited by mustpost; 4th Jan 2008 at 12:32. Reason: New pic
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Sorry Mel
Just getting the hang of things. Kitbag surely has it. Got a good story about cockpits if it's appropriate somewhere - involves air museum stuff and access (personal)
mic
Just getting the hang of things. Kitbag surely has it. Got a good story about cockpits if it's appropriate somewhere - involves air museum stuff and access (personal)
mic
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OK here goes. Not really entitled to post on PPRuNe. -- Some CCF chippy experience, gliders and PPL stuff. Dad was in the first big desert thing, Spitfires, Hurricanes, Halifax, then trainer in Rhodesia etc. Uncle actually got a DFC.. Dad got me interested in flying. To the story -
Nephews get a turn in Spit cockpit at East Fortune (Scotland) in the 80's - I request in writing in the 90's for something similar, to see what a hero the old man was etc. (after he passed away)
Nooo Waayyy - far too dangerous, you might become sterile from the instruments like your dad did before he had you(
), and your nephews (two with child) and you would sue us for bazillions...
W
kers.
The old boy would have
Nephews get a turn in Spit cockpit at East Fortune (Scotland) in the 80's - I request in writing in the 90's for something similar, to see what a hero the old man was etc. (after he passed away)
Nooo Waayyy - far too dangerous, you might become sterile from the instruments like your dad did before he had you(
), and your nephews (two with child) and you would sue us for bazillions...W
kers.The old boy would have
