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Forum: Freight Dogs
19th Sep 2017, 21:22
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

I tend to agree with you ErwinS. There is no...

I tend to agree with you ErwinS. There is no reason why it shouldn't fly with C160 powerplants and there is a chance that the airframe will hang together. There is a chance that the aeroplane would...
Forum: Freight Dogs
16th Sep 2017, 10:30
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

A few answers needed

I understand that there are a pile of outstanding A/Ds and neither Bombardier/Canadair or Rolls Royce have any support for the airframe or engines. An inspection some time ago revealed corrosion at...
Forum: Freight Dogs
13th Jan 2008, 02:09
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

...and even that didn't always get the skipper...

...and even that didn't always get the skipper out of the bunk.
Forum: Freight Dogs
7th Jan 2008, 18:27
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

Sound of Tynes

Its about time somebody made a quality recording! There were days when I heard them for 12 maybe 13 hours or more nonstop and found the silence of a hotel uncanny, not that there were many silent...
Forum: Freight Dogs
13th Dec 2007, 21:09
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

A400m

At twice the SHP of the Tyne, with an 8 blade prop 18" larger in diameter, I assume you envisage a twin installation? The Guppy inboard prop ground clearance (loaded) is only abot 15"
It would...
Forum: Freight Dogs
27th Jul 2007, 22:53
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

I say, steady on. There are some quite good Tyne...

I say, steady on. There are some quite good Tyne sounds on some of the video recordings made for the CL44 Association. Not sure if any still available though.The CL44 loadmasters needed to play a...
Forum: Freight Dogs
27th Jul 2007, 22:19
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

How sad to think that any correspondent to this...

How sad to think that any correspondent to this forum could confuse the sound of a RR Tyne, with its chordant twin spools, the matching descant of its two wheelcases, the purr of the centrifugal...
Forum: Freight Dogs
27th Jul 2007, 18:42
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

Tynes don't make 'noise'. The word is 'sound'...

Tynes don't make 'noise'. The word is 'sound' dear boy.
Forum: Freight Dogs
27th Jul 2007, 11:32
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

Meat charters

Hi Tinpis, just seen your post. Yes, flew lots of them. Shannon was better. Were you there?
Forum: Freight Dogs
20th Jun 2007, 09:07
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

'Props pushed around' = ADLS check, normal...

'Props pushed around' = ADLS check, normal pre-flight item.
APU? GPU surely? I seem to remember that there was a CL44 with an APU fitted in the fwd belly. I wonder what happened to the equipment?...
Forum: Freight Dogs
22nd Apr 2007, 14:36
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

Missing - presumed unemployed

Exactly how far did the last three crews fly?
Forum: Freight Dogs
9th Apr 2007, 23:03
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

To classify this forum as 'nostalgia' would be to...

To classify this forum as 'nostalgia' would be to finally state that the Guppy is dead. Of course there is plenty of nostalgia, over 40 years of a type of flight operation rarely seen today...
Forum: Freight Dogs
2nd Mar 2007, 14:55
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

2+2 now=6

mm....your (now edited) posting proved my point. Sorry, its not my CL44 Group, I just spent many hours with a CL44 strapped to my back and appreciate an organisation that keeps me in touch with the...
Forum: Freight Dogs
1st Mar 2007, 21:19
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

2+2=5

Recent postings ('Swingtail') bear no resemblance to anything approaching the real situation at Bournemouth and such offerings only tend to annoy those who will recognise that the process of such an...
Forum: Freight Dogs
23rd Jan 2007, 08:00
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

Another prop available

....no its not off the Guppy, it last flew on a J model. Another complete propeller has become available. If anybody would like to own one of these magnificent props ( 16 feet accross) check for...
Forum: Freight Dogs
4th Jan 2007, 13:22
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

The certification would be the responsibility of...

The certification would be the responsibility of the country of registration. As far as the CAA is concerned a Type (ie one of a series) certificate was issued 13th June 1969 (ARB ref FA3) The...
Forum: Freight Dogs
3rd Jan 2007, 21:01
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

The only alternative was to include the fuel...

The only alternative was to include the fuel leaks in the performance graphs.
Forum: Freight Dogs
13th Dec 2006, 10:13
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

How many aircraft built today will be still able...

How many aircraft built today will be still able to earn money in 2051?
The Guppy has ventured out of the hangar after an engine change and inspection, and has been seen (and heard) doing a high...
Forum: Freight Dogs
27th Nov 2006, 09:35
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

The J model really was a beautiful looking...

The J model really was a beautiful looking aeroplane. A racehorse indeed.
Those extra few feet made a big difference to the cockpit noise level which added to the 'grace and pace' feeling. Had to...
Forum: Freight Dogs
27th Nov 2006, 08:46
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

Just had a look at my old TMAC loading manual...

Just had a look at my old TMAC loading manual (yes, I'm one of those sad people that has a full attic!)
Heres some figures for comparison
MTOWT 210,000
MLWT ...
Forum: Freight Dogs
26th Nov 2006, 23:21
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

I don't know the sector lengths, but your RZFWT...

I don't know the sector lengths, but your RZFWT must have been around 110,000lbs on the l100-30 with 3 rb1211s. Could get over 20 tons of fuel on with that load.
What was the limiting and...
Forum: Freight Dogs
24th Nov 2006, 23:34
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

RB211 figures

Some weights here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls-Royce_RB211#Leading_Particulars

Trolley or frame not included of course.
No indication as to whether this is just the engine, or a fully...
Forum: Freight Dogs
24th Nov 2006, 15:54
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

The four Tynes on a Merchantman seemed to have a...

The four Tynes on a Merchantman seemed to have a higher frequency sound than those on the 44. The Merch props are smaller and probably operated at a higher RPM than the 16' props on the Canadair,...
Forum: Freight Dogs
24th Nov 2006, 10:16
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

The standard 44 was very practical for night...

The standard 44 was very practical for night freight. The French post office used one for ages out of Orly. Could take up to 20 Friendship containers, achieving quick turnrounds by using two...
Forum: Freight Dogs
14th Nov 2006, 23:37
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

One thing is for sure, its not in the hangar just...

One thing is for sure, its not in the hangar just to keep it out of the rain.

Meanwhile, the website www.cl44.org has been updated. Many new pictures added to the Gallery today (which is now on...
Forum: Freight Dogs
27th Oct 2006, 21:09
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

Latest report I had today was that the old girl...

Latest report I had today was that the old girl was about to be moved into the hangar.
Hopefully, it is not going to suffer the miseries of yet another BOH winter and will get a chance to dry out.
Forum: Freight Dogs
24th Oct 2006, 13:26
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

From the CL44 Association

To end the recent speculation regarding the Guppy at Bournemouth, the CL44 Association can now confirm that it has indeed relinquished its Lease on the aircraft in favour of an Australian Airline....
Forum: Freight Dogs
14th Oct 2006, 13:00
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

The pace quickens

Front page of www.cl44.org website:
FIRST OFFICER REQUIRED FOR CL44 OPERATION, MUST HAVE EXPERIENCE WITH LARGE TURBOPROP AIRCRAFT
contact [email protected]
Forum: Freight Dogs
13th Oct 2006, 13:19
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

The only thing I can confirm is that the cl44-0...

The only thing I can confirm is that the cl44-0 Guppy is no longer 9Q-LCA, having been taken off that register some months ago.
Forum: Freight Dogs
12th Oct 2006, 14:28
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

Don't forget Weybridge, they have their days 'in...

Don't forget Weybridge, they have their days 'in steam' as well.
Fond memories of EP on the BFS-CVT-BRU run. A gentleman's aeroplane, always chocolate digestives with the tea.
Forum: Freight Dogs
12th Oct 2006, 13:50
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

Todays rumour is that the sound of Tynes may be...

Todays rumour is that the sound of Tynes may be heard at Bournemouth next week. Lots of activity around the aircraft.
Forum: Freight Dogs
10th Oct 2006, 20:30
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

The various militaries using Tynes (marine and...

The various militaries using Tynes (marine and aero) seem to want to run them for at least another 9 years. They get 9000hp out of the marine Tynes ( Type 42 Destroyers and Type 22 Frigates). That...
Forum: Freight Dogs
10th Oct 2006, 08:10
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

Certainly is something afoot in the world of...

Certainly is something afoot in the world of Tynes these days. Belfast had two turning and now jungle drums alive with the sound of 515's being flexed soon.
CL44 crew members being asked to submit...
Forum: Freight Dogs
2nd Oct 2006, 11:58
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

Rumour

Talk of a possible sale of The Guppy, currently at BOH, to an active airline.
Apparently, members of the CL44 Association are to be told that their lease on the aircraft is to be given up.
Forum: Freight Dogs
20th Sep 2006, 15:23
Replies: 431
Views: 137,390
Posted By Nineiron

Thanks kk, we'll be in touch. Please check your...

Thanks kk, we'll be in touch. Please check your messages.
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