Aerodynamik
January 23, 2009 at 8:32 pm

Halifax T/O flaps

Another strange question-

Does anyone know if the Halifax used flaps for take-off with a full load, and if so roughly how many degrees?

TIA

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By: Aerodynamik - 24th January 2009 at 11:24

Thanks guys. Truc, sounds like a close shave!

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By: Truculent AME - 24th January 2009 at 00:02

I don’t have access right now to the Mk111 Pilot Notes but I do know they did use them.

One of me Dads’ stories was how he was distracted one night and somehow missed setting them – full bomb load – said he knew something was amiss when the aircraft accelerated quicker than normal – the nagging feeling caused him to rapidly go through the checklist again and realized he had not set them. He said he waited until about the right distance for the takeoff point and selected them down – and just flew away. Said he never forgot after that!!!

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By: Atcham Tower - 23rd January 2009 at 23:12

My RAF/ATA Ferry Pilots Notes say 20 degrees of flap for take-off on both Hercules and Merlin Halis. Load not mentioned.