Ok, not much chance of this, but here we go.
I work for an aircraft maintenance training establishment, and we are looking to expand our training aid range. Are there any museums / private collectors out there who would be prepared to place any items with us on LONG TERM LOAN? The list of things which we could use is below and is by no means exhaustive. We have very secure storage, and the items would not be interferred with in anyway, except maybe a polish every so often…. PM me for details of the establishment and if you are able to offer anything. This is NOT for public display, and any loan agreement will be honoured with absolute care and attention.
Helicopter rotor head (Sea King / Wessex / etc) – something fairly complex (not Lynx)
Any sectioned aircraft parts (Gearboxes down to actuators and valves)
Any former RAF training aids showing such things as control surface movements, etc.
A whole helicopter?;) Fat chance, I know, but those who don’t ask, get nothing…..
We are also looking for Jet Provost and Jetstream specific items for the same purpose – a cut down astazou would be lovely!
By: Lindy's Lad - 17th October 2007 at 22:42
I will clarify that, there is a complete VC-10 nose undercarriage and main undercarriage. There is a cockpit section aswel, but that is still used.
I eat my lunch next to the 211 most days! Will do some asking,but be patient, it’s a funny old place.
Ok, thank you. PM sent
By: pagen01 - 17th October 2007 at 22:18
I will clarify that, there is a complete VC-10 nose undercarriage and main undercarriage. There is a cockpit section aswel, but that is still used.
I eat my lunch next to the 211 most days! Will do some asking,but be patient, it’s a funny old place.
By: Lindy's Lad - 17th October 2007 at 21:41
There’s also a complete RB211 siting on a stand down here, not sure whos it is, could be TES aviation. Definately abandoned.
Oh, and a complete nose and one main gear of a VC-10.
Where? saints? I’ll bet there in the morning! 😀 The VC 10 nose could easily be turned into a simulator irrespective of the condition, and High Bypass turbofans are like Rocking Horse faeces…. Could I kindly ask you to do a little detective work for me please?
By: pagen01 - 17th October 2007 at 21:27
There’s also a complete RB211 siting on a stand down here, not sure whos it is, could be TES aviation. Definately abandoned.
Oh, and a complete nose and one main gear of a VC-10.
By: Lindy's Lad - 17th October 2007 at 19:50
I urge you to contact smash and grab at St Athan, they have plenty of bits, and have heard rumour they might have to have a bit of a clearout.
Definatly worth a try though.
They are on the phone call list tomorrow – along with DARA, RR Filton, RR Derby, Westlands, and Stafford…. Thanks for the heads up though!
The reason I’m asking for things in this part of the forum is twofold – one, all the basic kit which is found on the early jets is perfect for explaining the principles of the item in question, and is generally cheaper to aquire rather than a brand new Merlin Rotor head…., and secondly – we are the proud owners of two JP Mk3’s which are to be our instructional airframes – XM355 and XM419. If we can find instructional items of a similar age to the JP’s, we will have continuity throughout. When the students leave us to go to the EASA 147 academy up the road, they will get to play with a 737-200 and JT8D engines, so they are still using older kit. As it happens, I’m busy sectioning a JT8D and a whirlwind MRG….
thank you for the response so far! the people on this forum never cease to amaze me.
By: pagen01 - 17th October 2007 at 19:38
I urge you to contact smash and grab at St Athan, they have plenty of bits, and have heard rumour they might have to have a bit of a clearout.
Definatly worth a try though.
By: Rocketeer - 17th October 2007 at 18:59
We have a number of sectioned items thatcame from our apprentice training school which I amn sure we could lend/give, especially for a donation
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