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Author: | Pacer 20 [ Thu Mar 06, 2014 5:42 pm ] |
Post subject: | A real big one! |
He Thorp friends! This is the time to own a real vintage plane http://arstechnica.com/information-tech ... w-mileage/ I offer all my old Warbird experience to put back in the air this monster...in exchange of a free ride in the right seat Have a good bid! |
Author: | Rich Brazell [ Thu Mar 06, 2014 6:32 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: A real big one! |
When the fuel trucks line up to pump the fuel how much do you tell them to put in ? Not even an Airline Pilot could afford to fill this beast up ! Cost per hour is off the scale ! I would like to get a tour of one . RB |
Author: | dan [ Thu Mar 06, 2014 8:30 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: A real big one! |
We could demo that rig and build a few thorps, turn it into an entire thorp fleet........Dan |
Author: | Rich Brazell [ Thu Mar 06, 2014 10:54 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: A real big one! |
I have heard from some of my S-3 Navy Buddies that the noise from the counter rotating props is off the scale ! Incredible noise and vibration . I can just imagine the noise inside the AC ! From my research on the AC there is NO head/LAV on board the AC ? I guess in flight meals are not an option ? >:( RB |
Author: | Rich Brazell [ Thu Mar 06, 2014 11:28 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: A real big one! |
This an aircraft that is 1960 era rivets and can cruise a MACH .8 ! Not a jet , turbo prop ! Not sure what the MTOW is , but it has to be HEAVY ! Did you notice how slow the gear retracted and extended ! The maintenance to keep this large AC flying had to be extensive ! RB |
Author: | Gerry R [ Sat Mar 08, 2014 7:12 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: A real big one! |
Nice video, Rich. The pitch on those blades looks to be about 30 ft! |
Author: | SHIPCHIEF [ Sat Mar 08, 2014 11:23 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: A real big one! |
And I thought my Mazda Rotary powered RV-8 was the loudest! No Contest!! I yield the floor! Besides, I added a muffler, which added 12 pounds and cost about 8-10 MPH. |
Author: | Rich Brazell [ Sat Mar 08, 2014 11:32 pm ] |
Post subject: | Re: A real big one! |
I believe it is the world's fastest propeller driven aircraft ? Mach .8 . Not sure how long it could maintain that speed ? Having been on a Russian transport ( I got a tour . He toured my Navy C-9B and I toured his 3 engine Russian VIP transport) during a fuel stop in Prague , I can tell you they build them heavy and they build them with old technology ! The only new avionics in the AC was a single Collins VHF radio . The rest of the gear was 1950 era . Coffee grinder ADF , hooded radar scope , etc. The funny thing was you entered the AC thru the rear much like a 727 , but MUCH smaller . 2 engines mounted on the tail and a 3rd engine mounted thru the tail just like a 727 . You had to "duck" down to make it up the rear ramp . The real big surprise (other than the cockpit) was the cabin area in this VIP transport . The seats were wicker basket type seats ! They faced each other with a very small table between the seats ! The jet also had a "straight wing" and big balloon tires .l I assume to land on dirt/gravel strips . May have been a YAK 40 ? Do I hear any complaints about traveling on SWA ? RB |
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