tenthijeWhat is the whole at the back of the planes for? I take it that it its some sort of exhaust?
That is the APU (auxiliary power unit) exhaust. A small turbine used on the ground to power the plane when the main jets are not used. It is also used to kickstart the main engines in case no ground equipment is available.
tenthijeAnything,would do right now.
must…. resist… temptation… to… just… say…: “Anything“
Wait, i just typed a full sentence, so I am in the clear!
tenthijeHuys, might I suggest that the original poster was probably refering to the small orderbook as opposed to small quads?
tenthijeI wonder how they intend to make the emergency evacuation deadlines with that setup.
tenthijeAP-BID went to Heathrow
Thanks!
Your 772, well 4 we’re logged that day.
2008/08/09 12:38 PK0791 PK0791 ISB-BHX AP-BGY Pakistan International Airline B772
2008/08/09 12:08 PIA785 PK0785 ISB-LHR AP-BGJ Pakistan International Airline B772
2008/08/09 10:53 PK0771 PK0771 – AP-BGL – Pakistan International Airline B772
2008/08/09 09:00 PIA716 PK0716 MAN-ISB AP-BGK – Pakistan International Airline B772
Thanks, must have been either BGY or BGJ. Most likely BGJ.
tenthijeHey,
I’m assuming this question has been asked countless times, but I’d really appreciate all the details I can get from anyone who knows about it. My question is how does one go about starting their own airline? What’s involved exactly? Answers are very much appreciated, thanks
Let me be the first to get this back onto subject. From top of my mind below are some of the agencies and businesses you will need to contact. Obviously since I never started an airline I am no doubt leaving out more then a few companies.
tenthijeWhy did the webmaster decide this topic was to sensative anyway? This particular airline is (was) far from the only one to have heated discussions.
tenthijeFrom http://www.ringwayreports.com we had 3 flights that day, Sat 9
BGJ ISB-MAN
BHW LHE-MAN
BGK ISB-MAN-JFK
Thanks. Seems that the planes I have seen might be have been bound for another airport then (LHR most likely). I am convinced I have seen AP-BID, it has an easily identifiable tail and it is a 773 which stands out anyway. The other one I saw does not fit the timeframes.
tenthije1 correction regarding the brake fluid I topped up. It was just a small can, not a full liter. I do not have the can anymore, but it must have been about a quarter or a third of a litre.
There are no visilble damp patches on the gearbox.
Engine running at idle, handbrake firmly on, press clutch pedal fully down, engage first gear, hold clutch pedal down.
Tried this for a minute and a half (a Doetinchem traffic light interval, as I like to call it ;)) with no change to rpm. On second reading, I did forget the handbrake.
Anyway, I got to go now, and yes, I will be taking the car. If I am back in 5 minutes, the car won’t move like it did yesterday. If I am not back in 2 days, well… send a search team. :diablo:
edited: 10/08/08 19:56 CET: No need for search teams. Still alive. 😉
tenthije1 correction regarding the brake fluid I topped up. It was just a small can, not a full liter. I do not have the can anymore, but it must have been about a quarter or a third of a litre.
There are no visilble damp patches on the gearbox.
Engine running at idle, handbrake firmly on, press clutch pedal fully down, engage first gear, hold clutch pedal down.
Tried this for a minute and a half (a Doetinchem traffic light interval, as I like to call it ;)) with no change to rpm. On second reading, I did forget the handbrake.
Anyway, I got to go now, and yes, I will be taking the car. If I am back in 5 minutes, the car won’t move like it did yesterday. If I am not back in 2 days, well… send a search team. :diablo:
edited: 10/08/08 19:56 CET: No need for search teams. Still alive. 😉
tenthijeIf your car is ‘using’ brake fluid at that rate I would be a bit worried! The rear (drum) brake cylinder seals are the most likely cause, leading to brake fluid on the brake shoes and poor rear braking. These are very cheap to replace although it is a horribly dirty and awkward job. It is also a very common MOT failure on these models.
As mentioned I got the brake cilinders repaired a few months ago and am not experiencing any leaking anymore. I’ll check for damp patches on the gearbox when (if) it stops raining. :p
tenthijeIf your car is ‘using’ brake fluid at that rate I would be a bit worried! The rear (drum) brake cylinder seals are the most likely cause, leading to brake fluid on the brake shoes and poor rear braking. These are very cheap to replace although it is a horribly dirty and awkward job. It is also a very common MOT failure on these models.
As mentioned I got the brake cilinders repaired a few months ago and am not experiencing any leaking anymore. I’ll check for damp patches on the gearbox when (if) it stops raining. :p
tenthijeThe aviation megastore at Amsterdam has a massive selection of articles. I find their prices to be on the steep side, but if you need something special you got a good chance finding it here. I am not familair with their mail order service, as I can just drive to their store. From what I hear it is quite good, but have no personal experience.
With the exception of the Su-9 and the Yak-28 they got everything on your wishlist. Prices are between 19.95 and 36.95 euro (30.07 to 55.70 USD at current X-rate) including VAT. If you are outside the EU the VAT is not required thus reducing the price a few euro. That should bring all these kits into your price range.
Most of the kits are from unknown brands (eastern european/russian?) so don’t ask me about their quality.
MiG-25 1/48 30.00 euro (1 in stock)
http://www.aviationmegastore.com/?shopid=LM489ebc9a4f8b2642878fb96026&action=prodinfo&parent_id=0&art=6895
MiG-25 1/48 22.95 euro (1 in stock)
http://www.aviationmegastore.com/?shopid=LM489ebc9a4f8b2642878fb96026&action=prodinfo&parent_id=0&art=49455
Su-17 1/48 36.95 (in stock)
http://www.aviationmegastore.com/?shopid=LM489ebc9a4f8b2642878fb96026&action=prodinfo&parent_id=0&art=24223
Su-25 1/48 36.95 euro (3 in stock)
http://www.aviationmegastore.com/?shopid=LM489ebc9a4f8b2642878fb96026&action=prodinfo&parent_id=0&art=76052
Su-25 1/48 19.95 euro (2 in stock)
http://www.aviationmegastore.com/?shopid=LM489ebc9a4f8b2642878fb96026&action=prodinfo&parent_id=0&art=4304
Su-9
not in stock, but they got a Su-9 ejector seat should you want to add additional details to your kit, assuming you ever find one obviously 😀
Yak-28P
Only available scale 1/72.
tenthijeMy guess would be that either the clutch ‘master’ or ‘slave’ hydraulic cylinders were sticking (probably the master) preventing the clutch from engaging; the ‘light’ pedal feel would tend to confirm this. These cylinders are prone to corrosion if the hydraulic brake fluid in them isn’t changed for a long time. It could be a problem with the pipe-work but I doubt it as most of the pipes are metal with only a strong hose at the clutch end (if memory serves). How old is the car?
You mention brake fluid, this flued was replaced at the last MOT (february ’08). But, due to corrosion at the rear brake cilinder the fluid drained quite slowly (repaired 2 months ago, I’d assume inlcuding new brake fluid). In the period of half a year I filled the fluid twice totalling about a liter. The brake-fluid level never got under the minimum level though.
Could that be related?
The car is from 95, so 13 years old.
tenthijeMy guess would be that either the clutch ‘master’ or ‘slave’ hydraulic cylinders were sticking (probably the master) preventing the clutch from engaging; the ‘light’ pedal feel would tend to confirm this. These cylinders are prone to corrosion if the hydraulic brake fluid in them isn’t changed for a long time. It could be a problem with the pipe-work but I doubt it as most of the pipes are metal with only a strong hose at the clutch end (if memory serves). How old is the car?
You mention brake fluid, this flued was replaced at the last MOT (february ’08). But, due to corrosion at the rear brake cilinder the fluid drained quite slowly (repaired 2 months ago, I’d assume inlcuding new brake fluid). In the period of half a year I filled the fluid twice totalling about a liter. The brake-fluid level never got under the minimum level though.
Could that be related?
The car is from 95, so 13 years old.
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