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Post by rayo on Feb 10, 2015 6:38:26 GMT 12
Raymond says "There is only one pipe so a small air compressor to presurise the fuel system?"
Yep this is very likely and a view from the other side would confirm there is no other pipe. I was quoting from the Pilot Press Schematic I have "Wind driven fuel pump". Interestingly it was on the other Leg.
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Post by ErrolC on Feb 10, 2015 7:36:29 GMT 12
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Post by rayo on Feb 10, 2015 10:52:42 GMT 12
Here's a photo from my Archive with Pump cropped out  No second pipe so looks like it's a pressurisation pump. I will leave to the experts to decide from here.  |
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Post by baz62 on Feb 10, 2015 14:07:32 GMT 12
Errol those close up shots are very clear. Are they inside the hangar?
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Post by ErrolC on Feb 10, 2015 15:11:19 GMT 12
Yes, apart from a handful I took just outside (which aren't on-line yet). The walls are sky blue, with occasional clouds (and high windows), a nice touch.
When Scott came over to first talk to me on Saturday, I said that I was especially pleased to see the Albatros D.II and Snipe, as I had never seen either in the flesh. He immediately escorted me over to the Snipe, which involved bending over to get under the Bristol Fighter (I think it was). After chatting for a few minutes, another small group entered the hangar. Scott reminded us (another couple of avgeeks had joined us by the Snipe) to be careful not to touch the aircraft, and assisted the new group.
I was careful to move deliberately when near the aircraft, and the TVAL people were happy to leave me to it! I deliberately wasn't carrying a bag. Occasionally I squatted, or sat on the (clean!) floor.
Camera is Nikon D7000 (so 16MP pro-sumer DSLR, two versions old) with Nikkor 16-85mm VR lens (better than a kit lens, but not pro, stabilised). This gave me more options than a simple point-and-shoot, but I imagine a modern fancy 'bridge' camera would do just as well if you used all its capabilities.
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Post by ErrolC on Feb 12, 2015 20:45:41 GMT 12
I should mention that it was great to meet Ray Deerness, and also James Fahey. There were also a couple of people from Temora over, and a few others. The TVAL people were all very welcoming. For example when I asked (as I was leaving) if they knew when the Hucks Starter came into use, Sara and Scott did quick research into the answer (not well sourced, but tried out late 1917, not officially adopted until after the war). The set tries to give an overall feel of the hangar. Most photos taken on the Sunday: www.flickr.com/photos/errolgc/sets/72157650330063619/Other sets The Albatros D.II and Albatros D.Va: www.flickr.com/photos/errolgc/sets/72157648405619693/ TVAL Albatros D.II in TVAL Hangar by errolgc, on Flickr  TVAL's first Albatros D.Va by errolgc, on Flickr Flightline and flying: www.flickr.com/photos/errolgc/sets/72157648434740963/ Gary showing S.E.5a ZK-SEV by errolgc, on Flickr  Bevan later talked about visibility issues... by errolgc, on Flickr  Bevan passes Gary on the Albatros D.Va Replica ZK-TVE by errolgc, on Flickr  Bevan hadn't flown this Dr.I before by errolgc, on Flickr And some old iron!  Renault 80hp Engine on TVAL-built B.E.2c by errolgc, on Flickr |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Feb 12, 2015 22:06:24 GMT 12
It's great to see Bevan getting some display time.
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jamo
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Post by jamo on Feb 13, 2015 20:48:52 GMT 12
Thanks for sharing your photos Errol, here is one of mine  Cheers James |
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Post by ErrolC on Mar 29, 2015 16:16:08 GMT 12
This photo gives a good overview of the hangar
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