What Cockpit? MK VI
Not a new cockpit (it's been done before), but referring back to the Orlik cockpit photo, here's the same VSI/T&S indicator in the cockpit of a Yak 52 that I flew recently. I imagine flying on limited panel using this instrument would take quite a bit of practice:
It's on Mel's list, but I don't think it featured Hannibal Lecter at the controls....
And a shot without the heavy breather in the front seat...
And a shot without the heavy breather in the front seat...
Last edited by Noyade; 20th Dec 2012 at 22:13. Reason: What became of your lamb, Clarice?
What became of your lamb, Clarice?
I can't believe this classic is not on the list. My first hands-on flying experience and my first loops:
This should last all of five minutes!
This should last all of five minutes!
Last edited by India Four Two; 21st Dec 2012 at 05:56.
BN,
Yes, I forgot about the time. I'm UTC+7. Indeed, it is the Slingsby T21b Sedbergh.
Equipped with a Turn and Slip, but apparently no compass. That would make for interesting cloud-flying.
You have control.
Yes, I forgot about the time. I'm UTC+7. Indeed, it is the Slingsby T21b Sedbergh.
Equipped with a Turn and Slip, but apparently no compass. That would make for interesting cloud-flying.
You have control.
A lot of folk must have cut their teeth on one of those. Way back at prep school, I remember the CCF had one of these - we called it the hedge hopper - assembled on the playing field and launched by rubber bands. Not sure what aviation rules there would be for that these days.
The Primary Glider. I've just discovered it is actually called a T38 Grasshopper.
When I went solo in a T21 at Dishforth way-back when, the club had an airworthy Grasshopper. Ironically, only experienced pilots were allowed to fly it!
When I went solo in a T21 at Dishforth way-back when, the club had an airworthy Grasshopper. Ironically, only experienced pilots were allowed to fly it!
