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Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
23rd Oct 2019, 19:53
Replies: 349
Views: 445,902
Posted By eggplantwalking

This is a 1943 training film for the B-17. Note...

This is a 1943 training film for the B-17. Note the comments on octane fuel at 5 min 15 sec (91 octane) and then again at 7 min 20 sec (100 octane) reference to power settings.
How to Fly the...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
20th Oct 2019, 16:16
Replies: 349
Views: 445,902
Posted By eggplantwalking

Flight ✈ N93012 ✈ 02-Oct-2019 ✈ KBDL - KBDL...

Flight ✈ N93012 ✈ 02-Oct-2019 ✈ KBDL - KBDL (https://uk.flightaware.com/live/flight/N93012/history/20191002/1348ZZ/KBDL/KBDL)
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
18th Oct 2019, 22:07
Replies: 349
Views: 445,902
Posted By eggplantwalking

MarkerInbound obviously paid attention in class...

MarkerInbound obviously paid attention in class and has it exactly correct. The feather button does only one thing and that is to close a relay that starts the the feather pump motor. It takes 300...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Oct 2019, 20:00
Replies: 349
Views: 445,902
Posted By eggplantwalking

Brilliant photo!This shot of the throttles along...

Brilliant photo!This shot of the throttles along with my attempt to explain formation throttles in verbiage should make jimjim1 understand the design / operation.
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Oct 2019, 17:26
Replies: 349
Views: 445,902
Posted By eggplantwalking

Yep, to KEVB

Yep, to KEVB
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Oct 2019, 16:30
Replies: 349
Views: 445,902
Posted By eggplantwalking

Okay, I'll try and help. Most aircraft have a...

Okay, I'll try and help. Most aircraft have a throttle for each engine located on the center throttle quadrant and is vertical ( sticks straight up) and is isolated from the other throttles but only...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
7th Oct 2019, 09:52
Replies: 349
Views: 445,902
Posted By eggplantwalking

Going through the AAF Dash One (pilot's training...

Going through the AAF Dash One (pilot's training manual) for the B-17 there is no mention anywhere of a flight engineer or his duties. The first aircraft that required a flight engineer was the B-29...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
5th Oct 2019, 19:08
Replies: 349
Views: 445,902
Posted By eggplantwalking

The timeline makes the difference. The 303 Bomb...

The timeline makes the difference. The 303 Bomb Group manual was dated 1943. Flight engineer training formally started in Texas for enlisted personnel in March of 1944 and during that interval a lot...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
4th Oct 2019, 15:03
Replies: 349
Views: 445,902
Posted By eggplantwalking

Nope!!! The AAF DID NOT train Flight Engineers...

Nope!!! The AAF DID NOT train Flight Engineers per say., rather he was chosen as most qualified by the captain.Here is what the the 1943 303 Bomb Group B-17 manual says about Flight Engineers:Duties...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd Oct 2019, 00:50
Replies: 349
Views: 445,902
Posted By eggplantwalking

Exactly as it should have been with the number 4...

Exactly as it should have been with the number 4 engine not producing power. The crew had compensated correctly with trim for the loss of the engine power with LH rudder trim to reduce rudder forces;...
Forum: Accidents and Close Calls
3rd Oct 2019, 00:44
Replies: 349
Views: 445,902
Posted By eggplantwalking

Complete loss of oil would not be a problem due...

Complete loss of oil would not be a problem due to a broken line or an engine problem as the oil tank has a stand pipe of a few gallons of oil which is only available to the feather motor for...
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