Typhoon - 360 degree panoramic photo of cockpit
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"Construction is so sensitive that the jets are placed on floating platforms in the massive assembly hall to counter the movement of tides in the nearby Ribble Estuary."
How does that work then?
How does that work then?
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I bet the "break" pedals are useful.
I quite like the ejector seat "trigger"
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Originally Posted by Lancman
"Construction is so sensitive that the jets are placed on floating platforms in the massive assembly hall to counter the movement of tides in the nearby Ribble Estuary."
How does that work then?
How does that work then?
All this assures an astounding level of fit and finish even with so many different parts made all over Europe in different factories (Left Wing, Right Wing, Cockpit, ....)
If you ever have the chance to see an EF up close on an Airshow plz do so, afterwards go and have a look at a new Sukhoi or MiG, you'll be amazed on how different things look, the level of quality is worlds apart.
BTW an interesting fact is that the production process was rather revolutionary and new back when first assembly began , a good part of the total EF's development cost was due to the new production technology that needed to be developed from scratch, (mainly by DASA and Bae).
Big was the consternation with the Germans when Bae introduced many of the new production techniques in the new F35 line without asking are paying any kind of royalties.
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Has everything to do with tolerances IIRC, the production process assures that the production platform is completely level, also when the moon changes position and gravity is aligned a little bit different.
All this assures an astounding level of fit and finish even with so many different parts made all over Europe in different factories (Left Wing, Right Wing, Cockpit, ....)
If you ever have the chance to see an EF up close on an Airshow plz do so, afterwards go and have a look at a new Sukhoi or MiG, you'll be amazed on how different things look, the level of quality is worlds apart.
All this assures an astounding level of fit and finish even with so many different parts made all over Europe in different factories (Left Wing, Right Wing, Cockpit, ....)
If you ever have the chance to see an EF up close on an Airshow plz do so, afterwards go and have a look at a new Sukhoi or MiG, you'll be amazed on how different things look, the level of quality is worlds apart.
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The Go Faster swich (there are actually two) can be located on the left side of the cockpit, positioned conveniently beneath the pilot's left hand.
Fuel cocks are largely automatic so don't worry about them.
Heading reference is selectable depending on preference, but you can have Mag if you like it.
Starter is so clever it will make your nose bleed. Open the throttles and it goes.
Cool.
The Go Faster swich (there are actually two) can be located on the left side of the cockpit, positioned conveniently beneath the pilot's left hand.
Fuel cocks are largely automatic so don't worry about them.
Heading reference is selectable depending on preference, but you can have Mag if you like it.
Starter is so clever it will make your nose bleed. Open the throttles and it goes.
Cool.
..that his washing machine has more buttons. And typhoon is a piece of Piss to fly. Managing the systems and learning to operate it effectively is the hard part , but then you probably know that. 
Strangely, when Eurofighter were designing it and we had our PILOT'S cockpit working party, the whole idea was that it would be easy to fly. If a modern aircraft isn't then something has gone very horribly wrong.
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A question for those who would know! With modern cars, the advances in handling etc is often criticised as isolating the driver from what was the "thrill and enjoyment of driving" I have an old banger (so called classic from 1967) that has no power steering, no assisted braking and suspension which lends itself to the horse and cart. Thing is, it is an absolute joy to drive, maybe it is just the contrast I don't know but it is so refreshing not to feel so isolated from the experience. Is there a similar experience when flying modern aircraft like Typhoon compared to those without computers, digital wizardry etc? Not talking about performance etc just the enjoyment factor - or does the sheer gain in performance and handling rule. Be genuinely interested to know.
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Can't talk about the Typhoon and I only fly old crocks anyway but I'm old enough to have had 'classic' cars when they were new or newish and I wouldn't pay you in washers for one. I treated myself to new Beemer recently and it's quite simply the best saloon car I've ever had, in handling, road holding, economy, you name it. Oh and the performance will knock the socks off any of the old vintage stuff I had. If you want to get involved with it you can, if you want it to waft you effortlessly from A to B at warp speed it will do that as well.
Edit: I know it's a weak comparison but it's top speed is actually faster than the top speed of any of the aircraft I fly being as we're getting shut of our 182.
Edit: I know it's a weak comparison but it's top speed is actually faster than the top speed of any of the aircraft I fly being as we're getting shut of our 182.
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TomJoad, all the guys I know on the Typhoon seem to rather enjoy it! I suppose an analogy would be (old) Hawk and Typhoon, and there is joy in both but the 'phoon comes out on top.
Personally I don't like the jet, no seat for me in the back!
Personally I don't like the jet, no seat for me in the back!