Best shot I’ve seen of the approach attitude of the Connie.

Well done Glenn!

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Wardie,

The average is 3usg/hr per engine. However, it doesn’t pour out during flight, but from the lower cylinders during engine start. If she’s flown on a regular basis, then the oil stains reduce a bit; especially if she’s washed after the first flight [we’ve done this at Longreach, for example.]

However, if you look at the [former] Save-A-Connie L1049H with her recently overhauled engines, there’s far less oil mess; simply a function of engine life.

Hope this helps a bit.

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Claire, it’s a day you’ll remember for the rest of your life!

We were working on the Tiger today and I was recounting aspects of mine 40+yrs later!!

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Contact Desser Tyres in the USA: http://www.desser.com/

They’ll probably be able to suggest a solution or source if unable to supply an aviation part.

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No such engine?? :confused:

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Isn’t “Miss Spelling” Aaron’s daughter, while “Miss Pelt” is a well-know fur magnate’s daughter?? :dev2:

Forgive me; it’s a quiet day! :rolleyes:

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The genesis is another matter, but the modern airline logic has the pax loading on the left while the baggage and catering is dealt with on the right.

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Dave,

Have a look at Stewart Wilson’s book for a slightly more historically correct view of the Beaufort introduction.

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