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  • November 21, 2009 at 6:46 pm in reply to: SWWAPS, Lasham #1133111
    Wyvernfan
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    Some interesting points guys. I remember a few years back bidding on feebay for an unused Jet Provost canopy that was going to be scrapped if not sold.. i subsequently won it and then had to hire a big enough van and make the trip to Eastleigh to collect it. Through a third party it ended up at Bruntingthorpe for possible use there on an active JP, and the money i received from it just covered my expenses, BUT, it also hopefully helped out a worthy cause.

    As said business’ need to make a profit, thats what they are there for… but just sometimes its nice to do something out of sheer enthusiasm and for the love of it.!;)

    November 21, 2009 at 6:31 pm in reply to: RAFM Cosford – 11Nov09 #1133127
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    Just a quick Question, Would the RAFM ever part with any of its exhibits? i mean for the right amount of £££ and possibly an aircraft in return?

    (just rather like the idea of an airworthy ME410 alongside Black 6 :diablo: )

    Yes they would Ben, just as long as you have a Whirlwind 1 to swap with them.!:D

    November 21, 2009 at 2:15 pm in reply to: SWWAPS, Lasham #1133402
    Wyvernfan
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    See post #70.

    November 21, 2009 at 12:59 pm in reply to: Contra Props #1133598
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    The Python was designed as a constant speed engine for long range Lincolns etc, but thats where the problem was, because a fighter will go through all kinds of different flight speeds and attitudes necesitating a very flexible engine. But the Python did not like rapid throttle movements of any kind and so yes the prop pitch did change the speed of the aircraft, with obviously the engine controlling the speed of the propellers.

    Even though there was an rpm range as such it is said that just like the Gannet, the Wyvern’s engine note didn’t change regardless of the power selected.

    November 21, 2009 at 11:28 am in reply to: Contra Props #1133650
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    Not sure this helps much, but here is a cutaway of the front end of a Wyvern’s Python showing the drive and reduction gears for the contra-props. Both sets of props were constant-speed and of 13′ diameter, driven together and not independently like the Gannet and as such the PCU operated both sets as one, not separately. The propeller control unit acted as a constant-speed unit, controlling propeller pitch to maintain constant rpm under all conditions of power and airspeed. The engine itself ran at 4100 at ground idle and was maintained at 7800 whilst in the air. At take off and combat power the engine speed was maintained at 8000 rpm for a maximum of 10 mins.

    November 19, 2009 at 8:15 pm in reply to: Anyone Remember West Malling Airfield?(Old Thread 2004) #1134875
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    Blimey Peter.. i’m surprised any of the other RAF stations had any recruits with rumours like that abounding.!:eek:

    November 19, 2009 at 3:58 pm in reply to: A Curved View of Duxford. #1135185
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    Great pictures.
    I did much the same at Cosford a couple of years back. Of course, you can overdo that kind of thing….:diablo:

    Strewth… the things Cosford do to fit planes into hangars.!:D

    November 19, 2009 at 8:08 am in reply to: At Duxford now.. #1135476
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    For shame, call yourself an enthusiast :diablo: mistaking a radial for a merlin! tisk tisk

    Whoops :o. All i can say in my defence was that i had the M11 traffic noise blowing this way as well… so at least i didn’t think it was a Scania..:p

    November 18, 2009 at 5:06 pm in reply to: At Duxford now.. #1135898
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    Brian, the ARCO/HFL hangar was open and lit so maybe it emanated from one of their fleet.

    November 18, 2009 at 12:20 pm in reply to: How low can A/C fly..? #1136117
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    I think just two.. only one of which is airworthy.

    November 17, 2009 at 7:03 pm in reply to: RAFM Cosford – 11Nov09 #1136461
    Wyvernfan
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    Great pics Si, thanks for posting. And before anyone asks… no it won’t be at legends.!

    November 17, 2009 at 6:58 pm in reply to: The XH558 Discussion Thread (merged) #1136463
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    @ Manston Airport: With DHA going into administration and them being the maintenance authority, I’ve no idea what the future holds for the Sea Vixen.
    Will we see it fly in 2010? I have my doubts, but hope I’m wrong.

    I don’t want to hijack this thread, but regarding the Sea Vixen i understand the RNHF are trying to come to an arrangement with the aircrafts owner regarding her future operation.. so fingers crossed.!

    November 17, 2009 at 5:08 pm in reply to: Seen On Ebay Thread #1136658
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    Anyone have an annoying mother-in-law to get rid of.?

    http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Mi-24-HIND-RUSSIAN-HELICOPTER_W0QQitemZ300362201002QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_CPV_Aviation_SM?hash=item45eefb77aa

    November 17, 2009 at 4:03 pm in reply to: Mark 12 back yet? #1136675
    Wyvernfan
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    So, get on with the job, what’s the latest news on the restoration of any of FlyPast’s favourite aircraft (no not the Lancaster).

    Cees

    What.. you mean the Wyvern cees.?:D:p

    November 17, 2009 at 11:54 am in reply to: Gannet AEW3 cockpit photos? #1136842
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    I thought her previous owner was the MOD?:confused:

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