Wessex 5 quick question
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I am looking for a pjoto or details of the instrument panel fit before the time when some holes were plated over, specifically the stbd side. Thanks.
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Thanks for posting, yes I have that book. The far right hand column of dials on the top picture is the area I am interested in. At the top right looks like a big ammeter over something else and over the third small one hidden behind the stick top. (Looks like it may be Historic Helicopters judging by the hangar.) The left hand panel does not have the plates over the Decca holes so it may not be the early version I am looking for.
The bottom picture shows the latest standard with the small ammeter bodged into the top hole and the other two plated over. Looking at a picture of the empty panel (I would post it but not allowed to post pictures), the top hole has a square cutout at 8 o'clock.
The bottom picture shows the latest standard with the small ammeter bodged into the top hole and the other two plated over. Looking at a picture of the empty panel (I would post it but not allowed to post pictures), the top hole has a square cutout at 8 o'clock.
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Pypard, yes the top picture possilby has two ammeters on the right but that is probably not original and the bottom one has everything plated over including the two doll's eyes under the clock.
Herod, the RAF had the sense to wait for the twin engined version!
Herod, the RAF had the sense to wait for the twin engined version!
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I flew the Historic Helicopters Mk 5 a week or so ago - first time in a Wessex for 33 years and it felt perfect, even without the ASE (spares issue) - exactly the same as a Mk 2 except for some plumbing and electrical mods..
After flying Mk 2 in NI we had Mk5 converted to Mk 2 in Cyprus which retained the port side drop tank.
It remains the most stable helicopter in the hover I have flown - even ASE out!
After flying Mk 2 in NI we had Mk5 converted to Mk 2 in Cyprus which retained the port side drop tank.
It remains the most stable helicopter in the hover I have flown - even ASE out!
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Smirky; the Wessex 5 was twin engine as well. You are thinking of the HAS-1 and -3, with the single Gazelle. As far as I know, the -5 was identical to the -2, but with a bigger cabin window (ditching exit?) and possibly some form of hover stability. Some Naval Aviator may be able to confirm.
Some Naval Aviator may be able to confirm.
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Thanks for posting, I am looking for the original fit in the positions marked 20 and 44 on the HU5 diagram. These were later plated over, the plates are visible on the right of the photo. I relalize this is difficult as it requires an old photo (pre-digital), an old document (should have been destroyed) or maybe a Wessex Old Hand.
Smirky, the HH Mk 5 has an Ammeter in position 20 but I would have to go and look again at what is in 44.
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Thanks! I think that is the aircraft pictured at the top of post2? Maybe the one below is another Ammeter? This differs from the more common standard with the three blanking plates (small ammeter in the top one) depicted at the bottom of post 2. I am trying to find out what came before the blanking plates.
I have an image of an empty panel which shows the top hole with a square cutout at the 8 o'clock position which reminds me of a Cable Out gauge. I can imagine I can see traces of this cutout in the photo at the top of post 2. Sadly I am not licensed to post images on this forum as a picture can be worth a thousand words
I have an image of an empty panel which shows the top hole with a square cutout at the 8 o'clock position which reminds me of a Cable Out gauge. I can imagine I can see traces of this cutout in the photo at the top of post 2. Sadly I am not licensed to post images on this forum as a picture can be worth a thousand words
Smirky, I stand to be corrected but to my knowledge the Mk 5 wasn't used in ASW 'dipping sonar' role, it was for Commando Assault, anti-shipping and SAR use so a 'cable-out' indicator wouldn't have been required
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Yes that is my understanding, there is a dirty great 'ole in the floor missing after all. (I shouldn't have mentioned Cable Out it is a complete red herring.)
If you are happy to spend £12 a pdf of the 1964 pilots notes can be downloaded from here:Westland Wessex HU Mk.5 Helicopter Pilot's Notes Manual - AP 101C105-15 - 1964 - Aircraft Reports - Aircraft Manuals - Aircraft Helicopter Engines Propellers Blueprints Publications
I assume you have tried the FAAM who have at least two HU5s?
I presume you are not referring to position 44 in the diagram JE posted as all the positions are itemised in the text. Are you sure they were not just plated over unused positions from new or just empty card holders?
If you can PM me the image you have I am happy to post it for you.
I assume you have tried the FAAM who have at least two HU5s?
I presume you are not referring to position 44 in the diagram JE posted as all the positions are itemised in the text. Are you sure they were not just plated over unused positions from new or just empty card holders?
If you can PM me the image you have I am happy to post it for you.