I put this video together from the last ever High-Speed Runway Runs of XS458. It’s a bit shaky, as I was trying to do ground-crew duties as well as filming!!
The electric starter conversion project is underway, updates can be found here: http://xs458starter.posterous.com/
Here is the direct link to my video on YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XO6-tNeiPPc
Cheers, Scott.
By: scott.bouch - 1st September 2011 at 11:10
Yes, a brilliant video indeed and I do like the idea of electric start, what kind of motor is capable of turning the mighty Avon to accomplish this feat? I look forward to your updates and with Avpin getting scarcer and also the cost involved, this is the way forward.
I’ve managed to get hold of the proper Avon starter motors, and motor control panel. so the motors simply bolt straight on, in exchange for the Avpin starter! Simples!
I believe the Comet airliner used this electric-start system on it’s Avons! 😎
Some early industrial Avon, and Olympus engines also used the same motor!
Check: http://xs458starter.posterous.com/ for information on the conversion project.
Cheers, Scott.
By: scott.bouch - 1st September 2011 at 11:10
Yes, a brilliant video indeed and I do like the idea of electric start, what kind of motor is capable of turning the mighty Avon to accomplish this feat? I look forward to your updates and with Avpin getting scarcer and also the cost involved, this is the way forward.
I’ve managed to get hold of the proper Avon starter motors, and motor control panel. so the motors simply bolt straight on, in exchange for the Avpin starter! Simples!
I believe the Comet airliner used this electric-start system on it’s Avons! 😎
Some early industrial Avon, and Olympus engines also used the same motor!
Check: http://xs458starter.posterous.com/ for information on the conversion project.
Cheers, Scott.
By: Sky High - 1st September 2011 at 10:54
Fantastic stuff!!:D I agree with every word of the Squadron Leader’s last sentence!! And especially because it reminds me of what was once such a common sight and sound.
By: Sky High - 1st September 2011 at 10:54
Fantastic stuff!!:D I agree with every word of the Squadron Leader’s last sentence!! And especially because it reminds me of what was once such a common sight and sound.
By: LightningMk6 - 1st September 2011 at 10:48
Yes, a brilliant video indeed and I do like the idea of electric start, what kind of motor is capable of turning the mighty Avon to accomplish this feat? I look forward to your updates and with Avpin getting scarcer and also the cost involved, this is the way forward.
By: LightningMk6 - 1st September 2011 at 10:48
Yes, a brilliant video indeed and I do like the idea of electric start, what kind of motor is capable of turning the mighty Avon to accomplish this feat? I look forward to your updates and with Avpin getting scarcer and also the cost involved, this is the way forward.
By: scott.bouch - 1st September 2011 at 09:11
😀 Great work and video,thats what you call close up videoing 🙂
Thanks.. I’ve been trying to gather more clips like those, I’ll be compiling another video fairly soon of a typical day at Cranfield, POV style!
By: scott.bouch - 1st September 2011 at 09:11
😀 Great work and video,thats what you call close up videoing 🙂
Thanks.. I’ve been trying to gather more clips like those, I’ll be compiling another video fairly soon of a typical day at Cranfield, POV style!
By: scott.bouch - 1st September 2011 at 09:10
If you need any parts; relays, motors, switches, pumps and so on, do let me know, and come for a rummage!
Bruce
Bruce, that’s very kind, thank you…. It’s always good to know where some parts are!! 😀
By: scott.bouch - 1st September 2011 at 09:10
If you need any parts; relays, motors, switches, pumps and so on, do let me know, and come for a rummage!
Bruce
Bruce, that’s very kind, thank you…. It’s always good to know where some parts are!! 😀
By: trumper - 31st August 2011 at 20:44
😀 Great work and video,thats what you call close up videoing 🙂
By: trumper - 31st August 2011 at 20:44
😀 Great work and video,thats what you call close up videoing 🙂
By: Bruce - 31st August 2011 at 19:14
If you need any parts; relays, motors, switches, pumps and so on, do let me know, and come for a rummage!
Bruce
By: Bruce - 31st August 2011 at 19:14
If you need any parts; relays, motors, switches, pumps and so on, do let me know, and come for a rummage!
Bruce
By: Flying_Pencil - 31st August 2011 at 19:10
For some reason they always remind me of Derringer pistols. :diablo: :rolleyes: 😉
By: Flying_Pencil - 31st August 2011 at 19:10
For some reason they always remind me of Derringer pistols. :diablo: :rolleyes: 😉
By: scott.bouch - 31st August 2011 at 16:19
I bet it feels fantastic to be part of the groundcrew associated with this beautiful aircraft?
We enjoy every minute of it!! 😀
Thanks…
By: scott.bouch - 31st August 2011 at 16:19
I bet it feels fantastic to be part of the groundcrew associated with this beautiful aircraft?
We enjoy every minute of it!! 😀
Thanks…
By: FLYING SAUCER - 31st August 2011 at 16:17
😎 Scott, that is stunning!
You have made a marvellous job of the video, cheers!
I bet it feels fantastic to be part of the groundcrew associated with this beautiful aircraft?
By: FLYING SAUCER - 31st August 2011 at 16:17
😎 Scott, that is stunning!
You have made a marvellous job of the video, cheers!
I bet it feels fantastic to be part of the groundcrew associated with this beautiful aircraft?
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