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xoxoxoBruce · 01-09-2019, 12:46 AM

Models flew in a wind tunnel but can't find validation of the big one flying.

Gravdigr · 01-09-2019, 08:55 AM

Um...

Wings?

Cockpit?

Carruthers · 01-09-2019, 09:31 AM

It isn't an aircraft, it isn't there and you haven't seen it. Right?

Well, that's that cleared up.

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xoxoxoBruce · 01-09-2019, 10:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gravdigr

Um...

Wings?

Cockpit?

VTOL
Remote control.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-10-2019, 07:40 PM

What could go wrong?

Undertoad · 01-10-2019, 08:44 PM

that would probably melt the lego

xoxoxoBruce · 01-10-2019, 10:33 PM

Only about 2800 rpm.

Gravdigr · 01-11-2019, 10:47 AM

22 visible gears, on a quick count.

Who knows what lies beneath.

Diaphone Jim · 01-11-2019, 12:25 PM

Looks more like a Rolex than a 14 cylinder, 2000 cubic inch radial engine (28 gears).
It was a pretty good one at that, used in Caribous and DC 3's and 4's.

sexobon · 01-11-2019, 07:14 PM

I've jumped the DC3 once, during the final phase of SF training. Pilot was CIA getting his flight time in. We sat on the floor, side by side with backs to the fuselage, on that steep tail to nose incline. Everyone leaned towards the nose and held onto the next guys gear as the pilot gunned those engines for a short runway takeoff. Otherwise there would have been a pile-up at the tail end. It was interesting!

xoxoxoBruce · 01-11-2019, 11:36 PM

Was it souped up for CIA use?

Carruthers · 01-12-2019, 09:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sexobon

I've jumped the DC3 once...

To commemorate the 75th Anniversary of D-Day there will be a mass gathering of DC-3/C-47 aircraft which will initially assemble at the Imperial War Museum site at Duxford.

Latest info is that thirty-seven aircraft will be participating.

I hope that was of some interest to you.

sexobon · 01-12-2019, 09:08 AM

Don't know. We were told not to chat or banter with the pilot, wearing civvies, at his request. It was just in, up and out for an administrative jump squeezed into our training schedule.

I've also tailgated the Caribou, which has apparently used the same engine; but, that procedure wasn't remarkably different from other aircraft.

sexobon · 01-12-2019, 10:20 AM

Nice video, thank you. Should be a really good show. I've never gotten into reenactments and I already have my French wings (Le Brevet de Parachutiste Militaire (BPM); so, I don't anticipate participating in the parachuting demonstration.

It could be an opportunity for others to earn their French wings; though, it may take awhile for award:

FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (June 9, 2016) -- After 41 years, retired Maj. Bob Cassella has his French jump wings.

xoxoxoBruce · 01-12-2019, 02:00 PM

Bunch of old timers gather and get bombed.

01-09-2019, 12:46 AM	#1
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Models flew in a wind tunnel but can't find validation of the big one flying. Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-09-2019, 08:55 AM	#2
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	Um... Wings? Cockpit? __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

01-09-2019, 09:31 AM	#3
Carruthers Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Buckinghamshire UK Posts: 4,059	It isn't an aircraft, it isn't there and you haven't seen it. Right? Well, that's that cleared up. Link __________________

01-10-2019, 07:40 PM	#5
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	What could go wrong? Attached Images __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-10-2019, 10:33 PM	#7
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Only about 2800 rpm. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-10-2019, 08:44 PM	#6
Undertoad Radical Centrist Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Cottage of Prussia Posts: 31,423	that would probably melt the lego

01-11-2019, 10:47 AM	#8
Gravdigr The Un-Tuckian Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: South Central...KY that is Posts: 39,517	22 visible gears, on a quick count. Who knows what lies beneath. __________________ These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA, EPA, FBI, DEA, CDC, or FDIC. These statements are not intended to diagnose, cause, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. If you feel you have been harmed/offended by, or, disagree with any of the above statements or images, please feel free to fuck right off.

01-11-2019, 12:25 PM	#9
Diaphone Jim Junior Master Dwellar Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 2,122	Looks more like a Rolex than a 14 cylinder, 2000 cubic inch radial engine (28 gears). It was a pretty good one at that, used in Caribous and DC 3's and 4's.

01-11-2019, 07:14 PM	#10
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	I've jumped the DC3 once, during the final phase of SF training. Pilot was CIA getting his flight time in. We sat on the floor, side by side with backs to the fuselage, on that steep tail to nose incline. Everyone leaned towards the nose and held onto the next guys gear as the pilot gunned those engines for a short runway takeoff. Otherwise there would have been a pile-up at the tail end. It was interesting!

01-11-2019, 11:36 PM	#11
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Was it souped up for CIA use? __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-12-2019, 09:08 AM	#13
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	Don't know. We were told not to chat or banter with the pilot, wearing civvies, at his request. It was just in, up and out for an administrative jump squeezed into our training schedule. I've also tailgated the Caribou, which has apparently used the same engine; but, that procedure wasn't remarkably different from other aircraft.

01-12-2019, 10:20 AM	#14
sexobon I love it when a plan comes together. Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 9,793	Nice video, thank you. Should be a really good show. I've never gotten into reenactments and I already have my French wings (Le Brevet de Parachutiste Militaire (BPM); so, I don't anticipate participating in the parachuting demonstration. It could be an opportunity for others to earn their French wings; though, it may take awhile for award: FORT LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (June 9, 2016) -- After 41 years, retired Maj. Bob Cassella has his French jump wings.

01-12-2019, 02:00 PM	#15
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	Bunch of old timers gather and get bombed. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

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