RSAF C130 at MAN
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RSAF C130 at MAN
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A RSAF (Saudi) C130 arrived at MAN today which is not unusual, however I noticed it had a very pronounced lean to the port side, i would say 5 - 10 degrees from horizontal. Its tyres appeared intact. Is there any body who knows what the problem was or any C130 pilots who can comment.
Fuel imbalance perhaps ?
The taxiway is level, before anyone asks.
A RSAF (Saudi) C130 arrived at MAN today which is not unusual, however I noticed it had a very pronounced lean to the port side, i would say 5 - 10 degrees from horizontal. Its tyres appeared intact. Is there any body who knows what the problem was or any C130 pilots who can comment.
Fuel imbalance perhaps ?
The taxiway is level, before anyone asks.
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From: London Whipsnade Wildlife Park
A bit like an F1 car, RSAF set the aircraft up prior to departure in order that it can fly the standard hold 'racetrack' turns. This has the effect of making the aircraft lean to one side and is very pronounced to an 'on looker' when on the ground and taxying.
This is done to conserve fuel whilst holding.
This is done to conserve fuel whilst holding.
