Half way thru book one of Lord of the Rings. Only 5 more to go…

FBW is Fly By Wire https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fly-by-wire

Ah, of course!

RIAT Sun 19 July.

Error in title Finnish should read Polish

On Sat 18 I saw the Polish A F MIG 29 display but wasn’t close to the runway to watch it prior to take off and actullay take off.

On Sun 19 July prior to take off the Polish MIG29 was pouring out very heavy black smoke from the engine exhaust many times prior to moving on to the runway and then again just prior to rolling for take off.

Anyone know if this is normal routine?

Also everyone around me heard the commentator say that the same MIG29 was being flown without any FBW. Wow is all I can say.:cool:

What’s an FBW?

Not sure if it’s ever been mentioned here. But if you need some proof of Jacksons interest in Aviation and authenticity he started a plastic model company producing WW1 aircraft.

If you’ve never seen them have a look, and check the galleries

http://www.wingnutwings.com/ww/

Those models are droolsome!!