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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th May 2011, 22:02
Replies: 4
Views: 1,046
Posted By Sandy Hutton

Possibly The Famous Grouse DH Moth Air Rally from...

Possibly The Famous Grouse DH Moth Air Rally from Hatfield to Strathallan, June 29th to July 1st 1979? 63 Moths in 3 waves.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
1st Jan 2011, 09:30
Replies: 83
Views: 9,618
Posted By Sandy Hutton

Thank you very much for your kind words Vibes....

Thank you very much for your kind words Vibes. I've had to call on my own experiences over the years to give these lads a taster of what to expect on their placements. There wasn't a set curriculum...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
31st Dec 2010, 22:28
Replies: 83
Views: 9,618
Posted By Sandy Hutton

Wow, this post is right up my alley folks. I'm...

Wow, this post is right up my alley folks. I'm working for a training firm in Cambuslang, Glasgow, and have for the past 8 weeks been instructing some school leavers(16 to 18yo) in basic aircraft...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Dec 2010, 12:21
Replies: 8
Views: 2,015
Posted By Sandy Hutton

Comet Undercarriage.

And my Tuppence is on it being ex XK655 from Strathallan.



Edit:- That figures because XK655 broke the Stbd side landing at Strathallan. :ok:
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
26th Dec 2010, 18:03
Replies: 2
Views: 2,439
Posted By Sandy Hutton

F111 Accident.

I have a newspaper cutting of the time with a picture of the wreckage which I'd be happy to send on to you. The crash site isn't too far from my home.
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
16th Jun 2010, 00:53
Replies: 22
Views: 3,599
Posted By Sandy Hutton

Two holes through an old pushrod made a wire...

Two holes through an old pushrod made a wire twister which always worked for me; when I couldn't do them by hand that is. :ok:
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Dec 2009, 19:52
Replies: 48
Views: 8,301
Posted By Sandy Hutton

Nice job folks. Do you think they could do the...

Nice job folks. Do you think they could do the M74, M73 and A80 next? :ugh:
Forum: Private Flying
2nd Dec 2009, 19:37
Replies: 40
Views: 16,868
Posted By Sandy Hutton

I have vague recollections of Isopropyl alcohol...

I have vague recollections of Isopropyl alcohol being used as an additive but as for quantities, you'll have to look that up. :8
Forum: Private Flying
29th Nov 2009, 19:44
Replies: 32
Views: 6,657
Posted By Sandy Hutton

Fishbang, Tom didn't speak to you because the...

Fishbang, Tom didn't speak to you because the radio display went a bit spurious and was unreadable. We tried to get her out yesterday too but even though it was a lovely day a few miles up the road,...
Forum: Private Flying
29th Nov 2009, 13:54
Replies: 32
Views: 6,657
Posted By Sandy Hutton

The aircraft was flown out of the field this...

The aircraft was flown out of the field this morning and is now parked safely at Errol. :D I just hope that the local Troll who "Owns" the Runway, "Owns" the buildings and "Owns" access to people,...
Forum: Private Flying
7th Nov 2009, 23:25
Replies: 12
Views: 1,367
Posted By Sandy Hutton

"JR Are you sure the gauge was stuck? Sometimes...

"JR Are you sure the gauge was stuck? Sometimes the pressure remains in the system even with nothing running!"



A couple of pumps of the throttle should see a drop in the pressure if there was...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
1st Nov 2009, 21:17
Replies: 42
Views: 50,598
Posted By Sandy Hutton

There's plenty of evidence of increased case...

There's plenty of evidence of increased case pressure where the rings have aligned if you care to perform a Differential Pressure Test. Have a listen to the breather outlet and watch the sludge and...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
1st Nov 2009, 12:37
Replies: 42
Views: 50,598
Posted By Sandy Hutton

Experience old boy. Continental say the max...

Experience old boy. Continental say the max allowable crankcase pressure for the O-200 should be no more than 1" H2o.

:hmm:


And your previous comments about two stroke rings being pinned....
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
31st Oct 2009, 15:59
Replies: 42
Views: 50,598
Posted By Sandy Hutton

"The notion of piston ring gaps lining up to drop...

"The notion of piston ring gaps lining up to drop compression or increase oil consumption is an old one, but has no basis in fact."


I disagree with this one. Worn or aligned rings will give an...
Forum: Spectators Balcony (Spotters Corner)
11th Jul 2009, 16:10
Replies: 15
Views: 2,098
Posted By Sandy Hutton

It's an Anson, with ungeared Cheetah engines and...

It's an Anson, with ungeared Cheetah engines and a fixed pitch wooden prop. The cowlings were of the Oxford type as the originals had bumps for the rocker boxes..

I was an Anson man for 17...
Forum: Private Flying
9th Apr 2009, 19:40
Replies: 52
Views: 6,754
Posted By Sandy Hutton

The engine and the wife have the same problem,...

The engine and the wife have the same problem, too many hand starts and not enough swinging.:=
Forum: Private Flying
15th Sep 2008, 18:37
Replies: 4
Views: 708
Posted By Sandy Hutton

Yes you can base your aircraft there but make...

Yes you can base your aircraft there but make sure that your permit to fly is renewed well before the expiry date otherwise it can get a little awkward to authorise test flights. Call Ken Craigie...
Forum: Questions
12th Jul 2008, 19:58
Replies: 5
Views: 2,268
Posted By Sandy Hutton

Have a look at TCR website, they usually have...

Have a look at TCR website, they usually have some up for grabs.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
24th Dec 2007, 23:44
Replies: 119
Views: 45,205
Posted By Sandy Hutton

You're not trying to tell us that bottle of...

You're not trying to tell us that bottle of Glenmorangie is finished already Barry?:{
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Nov 2007, 00:01
Replies: 57
Views: 14,677
Posted By Sandy Hutton

Hallibagger, check your pm's.. I forgot to change...

Hallibagger, check your pm's.. I forgot to change my e-mail on leaving the PFA:ugh:
Forum: Private Flying
8th Nov 2007, 19:51
Replies: 29
Views: 11,401
Posted By Sandy Hutton

Lottman, the Eurostar is a good little aeroplane,...

Lottman, the Eurostar is a good little aeroplane, as is the Ikarus but can I point you towards the Tecnam Sierra which also has a Rotax up front. Solid little aeroplane available as factory built or...
Forum: African Aviation
17th Sep 2007, 22:33
Replies: 4
Views: 3,048
Posted By Sandy Hutton

Soroti

Try asking at the Scottish Aero Club, Perth (Scone). Some of the old hands there may be able to help you. I know that some of the Airwork Engineers were there on secondment so it's likely that some...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Aug 2007, 09:24
Replies: 73
Views: 42,665
Posted By Sandy Hutton

TX183

Garey, The aircraft is a Mk19 and I can confirm this many times over. The answer to the flaps is that these parts are interchangeable so could easily have been swapped at some time over the years in...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Aug 2007, 14:29
Replies: 2
Views: 845
Posted By Sandy Hutton

Anson Panel

It looks like the Mk21 panel to me. The two holes at the bottom right are for the Stbd engine primer and the other is for the windscreen washer. Above that is where the fuel tank indicator selector...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Aug 2007, 14:09
Replies: 73
Views: 42,665
Posted By Sandy Hutton

Sharjah Anson

Forget...The Anson G-AKVW is a Mk19 and I spent 17 years putting it together, working most Sundays in the village of Friockheim, near Arbroath. In addition to your very informative narrative, I'd...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
18th Aug 2007, 12:32
Replies: 11
Views: 2,185
Posted By Sandy Hutton

Primer

Yes, it's normal for the fuel to run back down into the airbox. The primer sprays directly into the X junction at the base of the induction pipes just above the carb, not to the rear of the valves as...
Forum: Private Flying
10th May 2006, 10:50
Replies: 9
Views: 1,517
Posted By Sandy Hutton

Lift to Pitlochry

Hi Nimi,

If you don't get an aeroplane, I can give you a lift to Pitlochry at the end of July. I have a house in Stanley, about 25 miles short of Pitlochry and I get up there at the end of every...
Forum: Engineers & Technicians
13th Jan 2006, 10:24
Replies: 4
Views: 1,062
Posted By Sandy Hutton

Re: Robin spares

Try Pete Smoothy at Airworld UK. 01296 714900
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
13th Dec 2004, 10:19
Replies: 9
Views: 1,783
Posted By Sandy Hutton

AGS

Scion; Glad to have been of some help.

Bral; Just off the A9? I'm twixt Perth and Dunkeld, otherwise at Turweston

Jimgriff; That would be AP1086, my old bible at RNAW Almondbank. You missed...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Sep 2004, 12:16
Replies: 3
Views: 1,418
Posted By Sandy Hutton

It can only have come second to the Comet landing...

It can only have come second to the Comet landing short on the grass at Strathallan.
Forum: Private Flying
6th Jul 2004, 12:53
Replies: 44
Views: 6,828
Posted By Sandy Hutton

AST at Perth had 20 Cessna 150's during the 70's...

AST at Perth had 20 Cessna 150's during the 70's doing 700 hours a year each. Is that a good enough weather reference for anyone?:O
Forum: Military Aviation
19th May 2004, 15:17
Replies: 16
Views: 2,066
Posted By Sandy Hutton

Probably a bit late in the day to investigate...

Probably a bit late in the day to investigate failure trends now on the Lucas Servo. DARA Almondbank were/are the 4th line service unit and have ALL the overhaul/repair records, going back to serial...
Forum: Rotorheads
19th May 2004, 15:17
Replies: 427
Views: 71,326
Posted By Sandy Hutton

Probably a bit late in the day to investigate...

Probably a bit late in the day to investigate failure trends now on the Lucas Servo. DARA Almondbank were/are the 4th line service unit and have ALL the overhaul/repair records, going back to serial...
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