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[figbat]

I remember that “accidental” take-off. I’m but a mere keyboard pilot, but I wonder - if this was just meant to be a fast taxi, why did it have the flaps deployed? Happy to learn if flaps have a purpose other than increasing lift for take-off and landing.

 

[Landsurfer]

I remember that “accidental” take-off. I’m but a mere keyboard pilot, but I wonder - if this was just meant to be a fast taxi, why did it have the flaps deployed? Happy to learn if flaps have a purpose other than increasing lift for take-off and landing.

Increasing drag to assist aerodynamic braking ...in addition to heat pack braking .... but a fast taxi with the flaps deployed ?
To quote Wigfield "The only way is up" .......

 

[DaveReading]

I remember that “accidental” take-off. I’m but a mere keyboard pilot, but I wonder - if this was just meant to be a fast taxi, why did it have the flaps deployed? Happy to learn if flaps have a purpose other than increasing lift for take-off and landing.

The flaps were presumably lowered for realism.

If, as was the plan, the throttles had been cut at 100 kts, then a few degrees of flap would have been irrelevant.

Given that they weren't, having a bit of flap might have been what stopped the Victor from stalling.

 

[3narf]

Increasing drag to assist aerodynamic braking ...in addition to heat pack braking .... but a fast taxi with the flaps deployed ?
To quote Wigfield "The only way is up" .......

It was Yazz!

 

[3narf]

Hi... I'm not really an enthusiast but I've worked in aircraft maintenance for 36 years so I should say hi.

Hi

 

[Drago]

Hi... I'm not really an enthusiast but I've worked in aircraft maintenance for 36 years so I should say hi.

I'm not sure that handling the warranty claims on Mitsubishi Zeros allocated to Kamikaze units really counts

 

[3narf]

I'm not sure that handling the warranty claims on Mitsubishi Zeros allocated to Kamikaze units really counts

Why did they wear helmets, anyway?

 

[classic33]

Why did they wear helmets, anyway?

Radio?

 

[Brandane]

BBC link.
End of the road for British Airways 747 fleet . I will miss the sight of the "Queen of the Skies" flying overhead Ayrshire on their way to west coast USA.. They hold some real nostalgia for me. Coincidentally I was doing a lap of Heathrow on the bike just 2 days ago and took a few pics of them parked up (much to the annoyance of a passing white van man who thinks I need to get a f***ing life 😄).

 

[FrankCrank]

At junior school, we were taken on a trip to Heathrow airport. In the observation area, we were all eager to catch a glimpse of the new superstar jet, the Jumbo. Around that time we also had the moon landing, and a little later along came Concorde. Halcyon days indeed.

 

[3narf]

BBC link.
End of the road for British Airways 747 fleet . I will miss the sight of the "Queen of the Skies" flying overhead Ayrshire on their way to west coast USA.. They hold some real nostalgia for me. Coincidentally I was doing a lap of Heathrow on the bike just 2 days ago and took a few pics of them parked up (much to the annoyance of a passing white van man who thinks I need to get a f***ing life 😄).

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I'm seeing them coming over my house regularly, on their one-way trip to Kemble.

They don't hold the same fascination for me after 7 years in major overhaul!

 

[Brandane]

I'm seeing them coming over my house regularly, on their one-way trip to Kemble.

They don't hold the same fascination for me after 7 years in major overhaul!

You work for BA engineering then? Ever met David Evans, who will maybe have retired by now, he's about that age. Nearest I got to working for BA engineering was ferrying some parts about when I drove for Saints Transport at Glasgow. Mainly seats, engines, and cowlings.

 

[classic33]

BBC link.
End of the road for British Airways 747 fleet . I will miss the sight of the "Queen of the Skies" flying overhead Ayrshire on their way to west coast USA.. They hold some real nostalgia for me. Coincidentally I was doing a lap of Heathrow on the bike just 2 days ago and took a few pics of them parked up (much to the annoyance of a passing white van man who thinks I need to get a f***ing life 😄).

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You might have a chance to see her again, before she's finally grounded.

 

[Brandane]

You might have a chance to see her again, before she's finally grounded.

Not unless they come up over the west coast on a clear day, on their way to the knackers yard in Arizona.. 😢

 

[classic33]

Not unless they come up over the west coast on a clear day, on their way to the knackers yard in Arizona.. 😢

Some farewell flights planned. They've not said which aircraft yet.

Quantas are getting rid of their 747 fleet as well.

"Announced" in March this year.

https://simpleflying.com/british-airways-appears-to-have-grounded-retro-jet-boeing-747s/