146 gust lock
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146 gust lock
Could someone please tell me why 146's taxi (I presume with the gust lock in) with the elevators in the full up position. most of the other aircraft I see appear to be locked full down.(control column out of the way position).?
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Wasn't trying to be nasty, sorry
Bae 146 is my baby, will always be the most special aircraft in the skys. To me anyhow!
Yep, its getting to be a bit old. Still, one of the safest around.
Wasn't trying to be nasty, sorry
Bae 146 is my baby, will always be the most special aircraft in the skys. To me anyhow!
Yep, its getting to be a bit old. Still, one of the safest around.
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It that makes you nervous......Try watching a BR31 Brittania/Canadair CL44 on rollout. The Elevators were doing a "hula" dance. And the "gout" of flame on "start-up", that panic'd a few 
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The gust lock is there more to prevent the control column from banging around in the cockpit.
The elevator has gust dampers (in the elevator housing) which allow the wind to play with them when parked or taxying, which prevent damage.
HfH, the 146 is as safe as the pilots who fly them, the mechanics who maintain them and the training that all of these people receive. But yes it is a rather redundant little bugger.
Ever notice the "bird catcher" on the tail? That's to catch birds that try and overtake the 146
The elevator has gust dampers (in the elevator housing) which allow the wind to play with them when parked or taxying, which prevent damage.
HfH, the 146 is as safe as the pilots who fly them, the mechanics who maintain them and the training that all of these people receive. But yes it is a rather redundant little bugger.
Ever notice the "bird catcher" on the tail? That's to catch birds that try and overtake the 146
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You are absolutly correct. And yes, it is a rather slow aircraft!
Mr HfH has just enlightened me as to what a gust lock is as regards to a control column
I am now a ever so slightly more wiser ex hostie!
neither
square leg...
You are absolutly correct. And yes, it is a rather slow aircraft!
Mr HfH has just enlightened me as to what a gust lock is as regards to a control column
I am now a ever so slightly more wiser ex hostie!
