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April 21, 2007 at 3:15 pm in reply to: PA474, weighed, fuelled, almost ready to ground run #1331379

jackattack
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Is it this friday as Ive not seen anything in the TV-mag?

Regards

James

Friday coming, 27th Apr. The BBC are doing a live broadcast from BBMF. It will probably be on the news throughout the day a bit like the last report they did on 474.

April 21, 2007 at 12:12 pm in reply to: PA474, weighed, fuelled, almost ready to ground run #1331570

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Oh, they’re fantastic! How I wish I could save those onto my PC- the one from inside the cockpit in particular.

History Channel, eh? Is that about the BBMF 50th, or the Lanc overhaul in particular?

It is about the BBMF 50th. It will also be live on BBC on the 27th Apr when the Lancaster gets unveiled. Airtest is planned for Tuesday AM weather permitting. RTU Coningsby PM. Thats the last update I will be able to give as I am off to Coventry after a quick stop home to get clean clothes.

April 20, 2007 at 10:38 pm in reply to: PA474, weighed, fuelled, almost ready to ground run #1331859

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What a brilliant job you guys at Air Atlantique have done (Hope thats the right company) Cant wait to see in the air again. Will she to have this done again next Winter?:confused: 😮

James

Air Atlantique, Classic Aircraft Maintenance, many sub contractors and me. 8 years till the next major maintenance. Smaller maintenance tasks each winter until then. This was the biggest service it can have.

April 20, 2007 at 10:31 pm in reply to: PA474, weighed, fuelled, almost ready to ground run #1331869

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One voltage regulator change and a No2 magneto switching problem, a few engine adjustments and she will be good to airtest. Rectification being carried out tomorrow. Airtest scheduled for Tuesday AM and RTU Coningsby PM the same day if all goes well. I will be sad to see her go. I have been working this since Nov 05. She will be on the History Channel either 9th or 10th June. Can’t remember which day for sure.

Col

April 20, 2007 at 10:12 pm in reply to: PA474, weighed, fuelled, almost ready to ground run #1331915

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Ground runs

http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p274/rum_monster/?action=view&current=110-1006_MVI.flv

http://s130.photobucket.com/albums/p274/rum_monster/?action=view&current=110-1001_MVI.flv

April 20, 2007 at 10:06 pm in reply to: PA474, weighed, fuelled, almost ready to ground run #1331919

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Thats ok i can almost here the growl from the pics!:rolleyes:

I was on it in the afternoon and they do make a bit of a noise. Video to follow as soon as it loads.

April 20, 2007 at 1:35 pm in reply to: PA474, weighed, fuelled, almost ready to ground run #1332466

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Low power ground runs carried out. High power runs this afternoon airside Coventry

April 19, 2007 at 6:52 pm in reply to: PA474, weighed, fuelled, almost ready to ground run #1243772

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Ground runs not carried out today. Fuelcock leak unfortunately. Hoping to run tomorrow PM.

April 19, 2007 at 5:23 pm in reply to: PA474, weighed, fuelled, almost ready to ground run #1243863

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Shame about the No 2 top engine cowling though!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Fluffy.

Spotted and being sorted Saturday/Sunday along with the bomb tally and missed stencils.

April 19, 2007 at 12:41 am in reply to: PA474, weighed, fuelled, almost ready to ground run #1244242

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Are the dates of the test flights/departure still as posted over the weekend?

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I will know after the ground runs, PM 19th Apr, when the test flight will be and post them here as soon as we have decided and confirmed with the aircrew. Sorry I can’t be more accurate than that at the moment.

April 19, 2007 at 12:29 am in reply to: PA474, weighed, fuelled, almost ready to ground run #1244264

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Added a few more

I flew in last weekend in a Firefly on Saturday and a Robin DR400 on Sunday. Don’t know anything about an Islander.

April 19, 2007 at 12:02 am in reply to: PA474, weighed, fuelled, almost ready to ground run #1244297

jackattack
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Thanks for the update Jack.

Look forward to seeing the completed paint job.

Out of interest, would you be able to tell us what she weighed in at?

Cheers

Paul

38000 lbs (ish). I will let you know the actual weight Saturday as I wont be back from Coventry until then.

April 12, 2007 at 6:51 pm in reply to: PA474 Last view before paint #1248352

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Final days in maintenance

These are the dates based on the information I have available to me.

Ground runs beginning 19th April with end date of 21st April.

Air test 23rd or 24th April.

Return to Coningsby 25th April.

These dates may come forward or slip depending on how the ground runs go. Further information will be posted next week.

April 11, 2007 at 7:18 pm in reply to: PA474 Last view before paint #1249144

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Do we have a date for engine runs and air test yet boys?

I wanna make sure I’m at the museum when she does to see her. I saw her come in and wanna see her go out. I’m sure it’s a question that everybody would like an answer too:D

Cheers

We are working on it. I had a meeting today and the plan should be agreed by tomorrow lunchtime. I will let you all know when the EGR, airtest and RTU are. It is painted and looks very good. A lot of work remains to be done though.

April 7, 2007 at 9:14 pm in reply to: PA474 Last view before paint #1252154

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I wish !!!!!! we left just after 15.00, enjoy tomorrow.:D

It only took me 30 minutes to get back. Even shorter tomorrow as I have a quicker plane. Looking forward to tomorrow. It is coming together nicely but a busy week or two ahead.
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