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The person who has set the challenge seems to have lost interest, which is probably why everyone else has.
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No posts for almost a year, so just for fun (!), here's another cockpit. (Some clues: this craft has only 300 hours airborne quite a long time ago; three jet engines of which only one remains attached).
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Three jet engines ?
Wossa four levers ? |
Is it RTV 31?
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Wasn't that magnetic drive ?
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Hovercraft ?
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None of the above are quite correct, but Glevum is closest. Again, this is just for fun.
Another clue: This is the last example extant. https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....381040700a.jpg Russ |
Well done Russell. I was just thinking we hadn’t seen any cockpits for a while. No clue about your challenge, though. |
LIMRV LIMRV |
Self loading bear has it. :ok: This and two other high-speed train types are the last remaining examples from '70s tests. They are at the
Pueblo Railroad Museum https://cimg0.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....e0a0240c47.jpg https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....6875f8b49b.jpg https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....d4f2d118eb.jpg I hope everyone forgives the non-aviation element! SLB has control. |
Thanks Russel, after the others showed me the way it was only a quick google. Quite cryptic about 2 out of 3 engines falling away. But completely correct! The third being the original first engine only installed as generator . I have something appropriate stored on my computer which i can only access tomorrow. But i think the pace of this thread will allow this delay? |
Fantastic to see this thread re-awakening. This, “what Aerodrome?” And the Luton Airport thread are the best. Now, if I was clever enough to find and post some cockpit pics, I would. long live “what cockpit!” BSD. |
Have a go at the Which Aerodrome challenge then.
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Perhaps a BFW M.21
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Same era but this aircraft has been produced in far greater numbers (17 instead of 2) |
That looks like a Walter NZ 60 up front, so could it be a Pander EC ??
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Tinco, Very well spotted. Pander E or EC 1 is being reproduced in the Netherlands at the moment. A Pander Walter engine has been given to the Aviodrome museum. Tinco at the controls. https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....564f3c152.jpeg |
Thanks SLB,
A good challenge! :ok: The number produced was a help, but I discounted the prototype model E because Wiki says that had an Anzani Six cylinder radial :8 I know this one has appeared on What Cockpit, but well over a decade ago and I'm not sure if it was this image as the original images don't seem to be available now, so let's give it another try :) https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune....4e99a07123.jpg |
Good morning TC.
You shouldn't be up so late at your age ! Was this a seaplane/flying boat ? |
Aunty Annie...?
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Good morning dook :ok:
Originally Posted by dook
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Good morning TC.
You shouldn't be up so late at your age ! Was this a seaplane/flying boat ? Well spotted as usual! It was indeed a flying-boat (was it the mooring hatch and perforated floor)? |
Yes - those two things led me to think flying boat.
Suspect twin-engine without variable pitch and possibly German. |
Originally Posted by dook
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Suspect twin-engine without variable pitch and possibly German.
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One pusher and one puller ?
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Both Tractor, but not without problems!
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British as in SR ?
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Yes and No!! :)
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Goshawk steam-cooled engines ?
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Originally Posted by dook
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Goshawk steam-cooled engines ?
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It might narrow it down to the Short Knucklduster.
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No "might" about it mate! It is the Short S.18 Knuckleduster! Well done! :D
Maybe it was a bit ahead of its competitors at the time with its all metal Alclad construction and a bit of a wobbly tail at first, it was always hampered by it's unreliable Goshawk engine and had to cope with the drag of the two large "cooling towers" on each nacelle, but it paved the way for the successful Sunderland and the lessons learnt by Rolls-Royce with the Goshawk paid dividends when it came to developing the magnificent Merlin :8 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Short_Knuckleduster dook has control :ok: |
Cheers TC.
Good job I bookmarked a flying boat site from the old days on another site. Standby for another and a PM. |
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Originally Posted by dook
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Cheers TC.
Good job I bookmarked a flying boat site from the old days on another site. Standby for another and a PM. In fact I received three identical PM messages, but maybe the new revamped site is a bit iffy in that area, it seemed like it when it wouldn't let me post, saying I wasn't logged in, despite green light on, when I obeyed and re logged in it hung up, fortunately I'd copied my reply to the clipboard, so it wasn't lost and I believe it has now gone! Regretfully, I have to go now to a Family anniversary party! Your new cockpit looks quite modern with some unusual features! but the fuel level indicator seems archaic! British? American? |
American and not that old in terms of flying, but the design goes back to 1960.
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Is it an autogyro? |
No, a fixed-wing aeroplane.
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If you are 82 and want to do an 18 hour flight across USA,this was the machine to do it in...
Looks like it had `wet wings`,judging by the fuel cocks,and transfer arrangement,and probably 90 gals of fuel...Hope Arnold had a good `whoopee`cushion.. Ebenter E-1..... |
Good morning sycamore.
A great hit with the Ebenter E-1. Quite a piece of kit and I believe still holds the record. Your cockpit. |
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