What Cockpit? MK VI
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Updated list.
An updated list of What Cockpits published to date,can be found above at the sticky "What Cockpit, Which Aerodrome and What Silhouette".
Mel
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Well done, Keith!! The Curtiss A-12 Shrike it is. You have control!
Even though your speed and accuracy kept me from using a clue I was aching to dangle, I'm going to pass it on anyway, to wit: "This aircraft utilised an unusual, and probably unique, drag-reduction method."
In case you've never heard of it (as I had not) that refers to a weird system where the pilot could, while on the ground, lower the A-12 down on the landing gear to minimise the amount of wheel exposed to airflow. That was used for takeoff; the wheels were lowered for landing to take advantage of the full ten inch strut travel.
Sorry for the delay in responding. We've had some massive thunderstorms here and I've only now been able to get back online.
Glenn
Even though your speed and accuracy kept me from using a clue I was aching to dangle, I'm going to pass it on anyway, to wit: "This aircraft utilised an unusual, and probably unique, drag-reduction method."
In case you've never heard of it (as I had not) that refers to a weird system where the pilot could, while on the ground, lower the A-12 down on the landing gear to minimise the amount of wheel exposed to airflow. That was used for takeoff; the wheels were lowered for landing to take advantage of the full ten inch strut travel.
Sorry for the delay in responding. We've had some massive thunderstorms here and I've only now been able to get back online.
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Wow, Thanks Glen, Its just so amazing what was done in early aviation to secure a lead and push things forward, but without all of those things where would we be now ?
Thank you Mel for your updated listings.
So to my next post, a little modern, but getting old by the minute, which I assume will remain for nano seconds ??
Thank you Mel for your updated listings.
So to my next post, a little modern, but getting old by the minute, which I assume will remain for nano seconds ??
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Yes Bri, Correct again, seems a little slow at the moment ! seasonal maybe ? I posted the Saab 340 just to get the opportunity to use this, in my opinion, supurb photo. The floor is yours my friend .... Keith.
Well done
It is a rare tricycle gear Dee Howard 250 conversion. Your turn.
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Please don't give up, chaps. I get enormous pleasure out of just looking - I cannot contribute, as I cannot compete with the erudition, experience and reference techniques.
Just keep posting, while I sit back and admire.
ghnry
Just keep posting, while I sit back and admire.
ghnry
Looks a bit like `Scroggs` in the LHS,but that shirt !! Captains wearing Hi-Vis non-ironed shirts is unforgiveable !!!!
Looks a bit like `Scroggs` in the LHS,but that shirt !! Captains wearing Hi-Vis non-ironed shirts is unforgiveable !!!!
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Give 'em a break - this is a flight test airplane, look at the instrumentation on the coaming. You'd be surprised how many top notch test pilots wear eyeglasses, loud shirts and long hair!