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Forum: Rumours & News
7th Sep 2019, 14:30
Replies: 503
Views: 344,333
Posted By Centaurus

I flew the Convair 440 Metropolitan as QFI on the...

I flew the Convair 440 Metropolitan as QFI on the RAAF No 34 (VIP) Squadron for several years 1963-68. Apart from the occasional induction fires caused by over-priming during engine start, I do not...
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Aug 2018, 00:37
Replies: 503
Views: 344,333
Posted By Centaurus

Aerobatic displays by these precious old aircraft...

Aerobatic displays by these precious old aircraft should be banned. OK to have a reasonably low flypast so spectators can hear the sound of a Merlin and admire the beautiful lines of a Spitfire,...
Forum: Rumours & News
16th Aug 2018, 01:06
Replies: 503
Views: 344,333
Posted By Centaurus

The operative word is "noticeably." In the...

The operative word is "noticeably." In the Convair (assuming my memory is correct from over 50 years ago since I flew the Convair 440) there was usually around 15 BMEP difference between the two...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Aug 2018, 02:43
Replies: 503
Views: 344,333
Posted By Centaurus

On the other hand, it is also quite possible the...

On the other hand, it is also quite possible the before takeoff safety brief was covered in full detail before engine start but not necessarily covered on camera?. No doubt that will be cleared up...
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Aug 2018, 04:48
Replies: 503
Views: 344,333
Posted By Centaurus

Please forgive the longish high-lighting of a...

Please forgive the longish high-lighting of a previous post. Photos accompanying the official report prove beyond doubt the accident aircraft departed with the top and bottom cowl flaps fully open....
Forum: Rumours & News
18th Jul 2018, 13:33
Replies: 503
Views: 344,333
Posted By Centaurus

The upward aileron could have been a momentary...

The upward aileron could have been a momentary turn of the control wheel taken by entire coincidence at that split second the camera shutter operated. I guess the question is why the prop was not...
Forum: Rumours & News
17th Jul 2018, 11:13
Replies: 503
Views: 344,333
Posted By Centaurus

Sounds like an Old Wives Tale. Flying the...

Sounds like an Old Wives Tale. Flying the Convair 440 I have used ADI on hundreds of occasions. Not once did I experience back-firing on take off. Certainly we experienced occasional rough...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Jul 2018, 07:17
Replies: 503
Views: 344,333
Posted By Centaurus

From recollection the cowl flaps were selected to...

From recollection the cowl flaps were selected to the trail position (or takeoff/climb position, whatever it was called then) immediately before commencing the take off roll. The drag would be...
Forum: Rumours & News
13th Jul 2018, 00:26
Replies: 503
Views: 344,333
Posted By Centaurus

The propeller may have been windmilling creating...

The propeller may have been windmilling creating huge drag and an observer would probably not know the difference..
Forum: Rumours & News
12th Jul 2018, 15:02
Replies: 503
Views: 344,333
Posted By Centaurus

I saw a media photo last year of that HARS...

I saw a media photo last year of that HARS Convair taken during its initial take off climb. As a former Convair 440 pilot from over 50 years ago, I noticed that one upper cowl flap was fully open on...
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