Ok, things have gotten pretty boring around here. How about a game? First you answer the question from the previous post, then you can ask a question. The next person posting to this post must do the same (Answer the previous question and post a new one).
Let's keep the questions somewhat jet related and see if we can't pass around some good information.

Ok here it goes, I'll start this off....

Question: Describe a few things to check for while doing "Pre-flight" check at the field.


JR Gautreaux

Besides all the normal stuff.......remembering to open the manual shut off valve BEFORE initiating an engine start [X(]

I forget about every other flight!!!

Mark

Mark,

You forgot to ask new queston after answering the previous one. If someone else posts to this post, please ask a new question.


JR Gautreaux

Oops!

Okay, the new question:

Just picked up a Tamjets/ Cermark ViperJet MkII at our clubs' Field Relocation Super Raffle.... For those of you that have one of these, what suggestions do you have for setting this bad boy up?

answer --call tam.............. new question --- for 200 dollars--, what and when was the first full scale jet that could hovered and then transist to normal flight? [clue-- nasa history]

A. Bell X-14, 1957

Q. Do base loaded Tx antennae work with base loaded Rx antennae (Deans, Revolution,etc)?

I'm gonna say: The very ugly, Ryan X-13 Vertijet?



Question: When the FMC goes into overspeed protection and lowers the MMO upper foot suddenly during flight, what could be the possible cause? [hint, its fuel system related]

Well, we are both correct Dan.

The X-13 was a "tail sitter" and made it's first complete cycle in 1957.

The X-14 was a Harrier type (conventional and VTOL), also first complete cycle in 1957.

Daytona... You can make checks out to both Dan & I, we will PM you our addresses.

Lex

Sweet guys, now keep it going and hopefully other RCU'ers will join in the fun.

JR Gautreaux

You last two forgot to ask a question

Question: How much fuel does the smaller turbines ( like Wren 44) carry on-board and what is the typical flight time?

sorry lex,, i was thinkin x-13.. not sure myself now,,both can,t be first tho ....would be intresting to find out which, for sure.. but since i was thinkin x-13 i,m giving it to dan..good try tho

first guess.. leak in fuel system?..2nd guess.. engine fire?

Well, as it turns out, my recollection was off a bit. The X-14 didn't do the full cycle until May '58, while the X-13 cycled in April '57.

Congrat's Dan, don't spend it all in one place.

Lex

[link=http://www.wpafb.af.mil/museum/modern_flight/mf34.htm]Here's the answer [/link]

I'll collect the $200 from you next time we fly.

50 oz Dubro tank is not uncommon..I'm guessing 8 or 9 minutes but won't know for sure until spring thaw...

My question: Has anyone ever experienced a turbine wheel throwing a blade, and if so, what was the result?

Answer: yes they have and the result was devastating!!! (Recent RCJI Y/A F15 review on an early KJ66 wheel).

Question: Why have the manufacturers stopped making Kevlar burst protection shrouds for the bypass units?

Can we work in British pounds for my next win though???


Gazzer