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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
31st Mar 2024, 18:43
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

I had ruled out anything powered by PT6s as they...

I had ruled out anything powered by PT6s as they normally have three sets of engine controls and I can only see two in the photo.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
27th Feb 2024, 11:27
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

Looking at the engine instruments, they don't...

Looking at the engine instruments, they don't seem to be paired. Would this be some experimental aircraft with two different types of engine? Say, one turboprop and one jet.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Feb 2024, 09:39
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

Maybe a normal hydraulic pump to raise the...

Maybe a normal hydraulic pump to raise the landing gear? FO's most important job!.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Dec 2023, 16:29
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

Maybe a flying boat?

Maybe a flying boat?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Dec 2023, 16:29
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

tnarg, I remember reading an article in an old...

tnarg,
I remember reading an article in an old TechAir magazine about the Princess. It had 2 flight engineers so that, with the un-reliability of the engines, the shutdown drills for one engine...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Dec 2023, 08:43
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

It is indeed the Bristol Brabazon.

It is indeed the Bristol Brabazon.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Dec 2023, 08:17
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

Another big one. ...

Another big one.
https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/563x407/what_cockpit_09_12_2023_cc80a9eabb984f206f47cd3d3ded69dc27bf1757.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Dec 2023, 16:46
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

I think this maybe the front end of N929L in the...

I think this maybe the front end of N929L in the Planes Plaza at Schipol
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Dec 2023, 15:35
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

From wiki the DC-9 has a Vmo of 350 Knots. The...

From wiki the DC-9 has a Vmo of 350 Knots. The Barber's pole looks to be at 320.
Perhaps this one has a mod that makes it more limiting.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
9th Dec 2023, 10:56
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

Are we inside a DC-9 this time?

Are we inside a DC-9 this time?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Nov 2023, 10:27
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

24 hours are up and I can confirm it is the...

24 hours are up and I can confirm it is the Convair XC99.
kenparry has it.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Nov 2023, 10:24
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

OK. Try this, I don't expect it to last long, but...

OK. Try this, I don't expect it to last long, but I do like big cockpits....
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Nov 2023, 08:36
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

I think it may be a DC-9 as there are no intakes...

I think it may be a DC-9 as there are no intakes for the aircon under the nose. Also photo's of DC-9 cockpits show a lot of blue whereas DC-8s don't.
The museum website doesn't mention it.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Nov 2023, 08:54
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

Douglas DC-8?

Douglas DC-8?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Sep 2023, 19:05
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

Those look like AMP knife edge connectors to me.

Those look like AMP knife edge connectors to me.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Sep 2023, 12:54
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

L188 Electra N347HA. Capt. Ken Halls, Capt....

L188 Electra N347HA.
Capt. Ken Halls, Capt. Bill Slocombe and yours truly in the middle. 1990.
Only picture I could find at short notice.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Sep 2023, 12:44
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

This won't last long. ...

This won't last long.
https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/776x524/cockpit_1e51151df01e4be13e7951f8b3bf195361faaa25.jpg
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Sep 2023, 12:27
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

Chester-Miles Leopard. The Bournemouth Museum...

Chester-Miles Leopard. The Bournemouth Museum connection did it. Others did all the work.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Jul 2023, 08:43
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

I love the light switch above the throttles, my...

I love the light switch above the throttles, my first house had those.
No idea what cockpit though.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Jul 2023, 10:33
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

I didn't think it would take long. D26 has it.

I didn't think it would take long.
D26 has it.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Jul 2023, 10:27
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

Another 4 Engined aircraft. ...

Another 4 Engined aircraft.
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/640x416/what_cockpit_14_7_23_8500956401ea8a88da8894f104a57f07c4aabc23.jpg
Sorry about the quality, it was scanned from...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
23rd Jun 2023, 15:27
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

I'm thinking, British twin, built with the hope...

I'm thinking, British twin, built with the hope of selling to the USA.
Is that a hood over a radar scope on the right?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
12th Apr 2023, 08:47
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

Point of order Mr Chairman. What happened to...

Point of order Mr Chairman.
What happened to the 24 hour rule?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Sep 2022, 09:10
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

Noyade, The book is "The Wonder Book of...

Noyade,
The book is "The Wonder Book of Aircraft" New Edition, published by Ward, Lock & Co. There is no date but I think is is early 1950s as there is a chapter titled "50 Years of Flying". The...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Sep 2022, 19:34
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

Noyade has it. Not sure which model...

Noyade has it.
Not sure which model Constellation though.
Did aircrew always wear their hats in the cockpit in those days. Mine used to come off as soon as I was through the door.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Sep 2022, 17:26
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/...

https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/pprune.org-vbulletin/433x605/scan_18_09_2022_1_3e0dffcd273b78ab489ac32c4f9f5787950d71c1.jpg
Thanks for the help with the SRN2.
This picture is from a book I was given...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
18th Sep 2022, 18:46
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

SRN2? Off the back of others ideas.

SRN2? Off the back of others ideas.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th May 2022, 08:26
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

The rudder pedals look a bit odd too. Are they...

The rudder pedals look a bit odd too. Are they for pilots who walk like a duck?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
20th Jan 2022, 18:10
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

Is this from an airship?

Is this from an airship?
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
25th Nov 2021, 16:16
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

Must be old, it's got Georgian windows.

Must be old, it's got Georgian windows.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
16th Aug 2021, 11:43
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

Sorry nothing ready at the moment so Open House.

Sorry nothing ready at the moment so Open House.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
15th Aug 2021, 18:51
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

The Vampire was mostly wood but I think the Venom...

The Vampire was mostly wood but I think the Venom was metal.
I'll go for a Sea Venom.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
11th Jul 2021, 11:01
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

Not sure how long a vinyl roof would last.

Not sure how long a vinyl roof would last.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
10th Jul 2021, 20:19
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

I recognise those Ford Cortina air vents. I had...

I recognise those Ford Cortina air vents.
I had to make a new RH panel for a Pup for a new radio fit back when Pontius was a pilot.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
6th May 2021, 08:18
Replies: 4,263
Views: 658,170
Posted By dixi188

Better survival chance when being shot at?

Better survival chance when being shot at?
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