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Forum: Engineers & Technicians

16th Mar 2023, 16:34

Replies: 7

Chinook Directional Gyro

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Posted By red284

sph33r. Thanks for the reply. I have been lucky...

sph33r. Thanks for the reply. I have been lucky in finding the relevant AP information including the wiring diagram. I take your point about the high speed of the gyro so the plan is to encase it in...

Forum: Engineers & Technicians

14th Feb 2023, 20:28

Replies: 7

Chinook Directional Gyro

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Posted By red284

Chinook gyro

I just assumed it was made by AIS under license but a quick google shows the Sperry (Plymouth) organisation came under the BAE brand in the 1980`s and then AIS in 2007. AIS is now owned by the...

Forum: Engineers & Technicians

14th Feb 2023, 16:30

Replies: 7

Chinook Directional Gyro

Views: 706

Posted By red284

Chinook Directional Gyro

Are there any techies on the forum who worked on these gyros? The gyro is labelled "C.L.11 Directional Gyro" made by AIS of Plymouth and listed as removed from a Chinook helicopter. It is in...

Forum: Military Aviation

22nd Jan 2021, 15:47

Replies: 14

Vulcan rear crew parachute pack

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Posted By red284

Victor rear crew seat

50+Ray
Can you remember if the survival equipment container was covered by a cushion and if so was it an orange coloured fabric or the yellow lambs wool like that fitted to some early ejection...

Forum: Military Aviation

20th Jan 2021, 17:11

Replies: 14

Vulcan rear crew parachute pack

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Vulcan rear crew seat

While doing some research today I found out that our seat is actually from a Victor. I would assume that the equipment for both types of seat are the same or similar? Can anyone remember if the...

Forum: Military Aviation

19th Jan 2021, 14:30

Replies: 14

Vulcan rear crew parachute pack

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Posted By red284

Vulcan rear crew parachute pack

I am a member of a small aviation museum and trying to locate some equipment for a Vulcan rear crew swivel seat fitted with the assisted escape system, that we have on display. Its a bit of a long...

Forum: Engineers & Technicians

16th Jan 2021, 12:01

Replies: 0

Vulcan rear crew seat parachute

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Posted By red284

Vulcan rear crew seat parachute

Bit of a long shot but I am hoping that some of the ex military techs might be able to help on this. I am trying to locate a parachute pack and harness for a Vulcan rear crew seat that is displayed...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

21st Mar 2020, 17:03

Replies: 1

Blackburn Buccaneer Control & release computer

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Blackburn Buccaneer Control & release computer

I have a Buccaneer Control & Release Computer and all attempts to find out how it worked have drawn a blank. I cannot even identify the manufacturer. The computer is analogue using gears, servos and...

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