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Post by ErrolC on Mar 4, 2019 12:27:22 GMT 12
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Post by skyhawkdon on Mar 4, 2019 14:11:35 GMT 12
Awesome. Fingers cross for an appearance in the air at the airshow!
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Post by baz62 on Mar 4, 2019 14:52:50 GMT 12
Just having a few issues with the prop governor. Great way to spend my lunch break! Lunch break? What madness is this?  |
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Mar 4, 2019 15:21:04 GMT 12
Just having a few issues with the prop governor. Great way to spend my lunch break! Yes, I noted the very coarse pitch and wondered. Thanks for the verification |
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Post by joey05 on Mar 4, 2019 18:35:11 GMT 12
The joys of a sales rep, lunch in fantastic spots like Omaka! Good coffee at the cafe too!
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Post by joey05 on Mar 4, 2019 18:35:58 GMT 12
Seemed to have quite a vibration when powering up too, the props are huge!
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 6, 2019 13:53:07 GMT 12
More good news from Omaka, the Spitfire Mk. XIVe has had its engine run following its annual servicing, all ready for Classic Fighters 2019. Photos from Dave McDonald.   |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 7, 2019 9:04:27 GMT 12
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Post by mcmaster on Mar 7, 2019 13:13:26 GMT 12
Wonder if the planned twice a day displays indicates a 4 ship formation display and single ship solo later? Likely would be the 2OCU Avalon display heading over. Cheers
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Post by Calum on Mar 7, 2019 13:22:57 GMT 12
Can't see them bringing 4 jets. I expect they'll bring 2 like they do for Temora etc
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Post by ErrolC on Mar 7, 2019 13:33:13 GMT 12
I was thinking maybe a display and a tactical demo? Agree that a 4-ship would be a real stretch, unless they are doing a training deployment as well like the RNZAF Show.
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Post by mcmaster on Mar 7, 2019 13:39:30 GMT 12
I was thinking maybe a display and a tactical demo? Agree that a 4-ship would be a real stretch, unless they are doing a training deployment as well like the RNZAF Show. At Temora and WOI the single ship demo goes up once (two jets in place with one backup) that's why Im curious about 2 displays each day? My bet is is 2OCU is going out with a bang and bringing the 4 ship.  |
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Post by joey05 on Mar 8, 2019 7:24:00 GMT 12
FW190 has sorted the prop governor issue and now testing brakes, all thats left is to put the cowls on and find a daring pilot!
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Post by johnnyfalcon on Mar 8, 2019 7:26:10 GMT 12
I'll BET those brakes are being tested!
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Post by joey05 on Mar 8, 2019 11:49:32 GMT 12
I believe that have stayed away from the drum brakes they had and gone with modified p63 disk brakes
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Post by ErrolC on Mar 8, 2019 12:35:11 GMT 12
I believe that have stayed away from the drum brakes they had and gone with modified p63 disk brakes Yes, from the Classic Wings FB page |
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Post by Calum on Mar 13, 2019 13:59:40 GMT 12
I was thinking maybe a display and a tactical demo? Agree that a 4-ship would be a real stretch, unless they are doing a training deployment as well like the RNZAF Show. At Temora and WOI the single ship demo goes up once (two jets in place with one backup) that's why Im curious about 2 displays each day? My bet is is 2OCU is going out with a bang and bringing the 4 ship. I don't recall both jets flying at last years WOI or Temora but I could be wrong. Hope you're right about the 4 ship, that would be good. |
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Post by ErrolC on Mar 21, 2019 19:50:11 GMT 12
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Post by errolmartyn on Mar 21, 2019 20:12:37 GMT 12
It would be interesting to learn of the difference in performance handling between with and without the rockets installed. Errol |
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Post by Dave Homewood on Mar 21, 2019 21:01:30 GMT 12
As Ryan Southam is the test pilot he may be able to answer that question for us Errol.
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