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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2019 16:56:22 GMT
Isn't the aileron on the top spitfire deflected in the opposite direction to the way it is banking? Looks to me like the aileron is down. When the aileron goes down, it increases the lift and makes the wing go up. ....and on the opposite wing it will be up, which decreases liift... The aerofoil shape effectively sucks the wings upwards as it takes the air longer to flow over the more curved (top) part of the wing , thus creating less air pressure than underneath the more straight part of the wing. The allerons exaggerate that difference further. You will find both sides down on airliners as they take off or land so they can do so at lower speeds. I still can’t believe it when I watch a Jumbo jet take off though. I’m sure it’s all smoke and mirrors....
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Post by bamber on Jan 22, 2019 17:05:10 GMT
Ever since programmes about flying Spitfires in modern times were on ‘telly, I have always wanted to do it. I had a business trip to Illinois and a chap there had a real Spitfire that he had rescued from Africa. I got to sit in the cockpit, but not fly it. Although he did give me a flight in his Chipmunk, which was very nice. Anyway these days one can cough up big money for a flight in a Spitfire and I have finally decided to blow a chunk of my savings on it. After all, you can’t take it with you. So all booked up for end of March at Biggin Hill. Can’t wait! Did I mention I was excited?! My first flight ever was in a Chipmunk, shall always remember it. Fantastic experience, especially when the jockey in the front seat placed his hands behind his head and said 'Now it's Your turn to have a go!'. WTF.......😲
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2019 17:13:06 GMT
You can drop bombs on Birmingham! I hear Slough is a better target.
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2019 17:26:00 GMT
Every bloke that ever assembled an airfix model to hang by cottons from the ceiling will be jealous to death (this one is ) A memory like that is a fantastic investment in my book. Rog
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2019 17:27:17 GMT
You can drop bombs on Birmingham! I hear Slough is a better target. Come friendly bombs...
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Post by Gone on Jan 22, 2019 17:29:46 GMT
Google is your friend........
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Post by Trina on Jan 22, 2019 18:06:44 GMT
proper jealous. any chance you could wear a go pro. Paul is proper jealous as well !
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Post by Mr Stabby on Jan 22, 2019 18:36:07 GMT
You're an absolute twat Nick, wasting all that money. For £50 I would have let you have 30 minutes riding my moped up and down the farm track.
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Post by Telemachus on Jan 22, 2019 18:41:52 GMT
You're an absolute twat Nick, wasting all that money. For £50 I would have let you have 30 minutes riding my moped up and down the farm track. Does it have guns and ~1000 horse power? If not, not interested.
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Post by peterboat on Jan 22, 2019 18:45:39 GMT
When I was at York my quarter was at Church Fenton, so the at one time or another I have sat in all of the memorial flight whilst I was there. I missed out on a flight because of the ex wife thinking shopping was more important!!!! Which is one of the reasons she is an ex!!
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Post by phil70 on Jan 22, 2019 19:09:46 GMT
A mate of mine was ex RAF and came into work one day very excited and announced an old service pal had been promoted and was in charge of the Battle of Britain flight and my mate had wangled a flight for us in the Lancaster plus........ the Vulcan!!. But I missed out on bragging rights because the move onto the boat came sooner Phil ETA we worked next door to RAF Digby which is not far from RAF Coningsby
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Post by Jim on Jan 22, 2019 20:13:29 GMT
Jealous. My flight in a hot air balloon doesn't quite match that one. Are you going to grow a biggles moustache?
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Post by Deleted on Jan 22, 2019 20:22:43 GMT
Isn't the aileron on the top spitfire deflected in the opposite direction to the way it is banking?
oh - and c'mon, how much? <iframe width="24.74000000000001" height="3.8799999999999955" style="position: absolute; width: 24.74000000000001px; height: 3.8799999999999955px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none;left: 15px; top: -5px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_64081270" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="24.74000000000001" height="3.8799999999999955" style="position: absolute; width: 24.74px; height: 3.88px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 1176px; top: -5px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_31534516" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="24.74000000000001" height="3.8799999999999955" style="position: absolute; width: 24.74px; height: 3.88px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 15px; top: 134px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_24321863" scrolling="no"></iframe> <iframe width="24.74000000000001" height="3.8799999999999955" style="position: absolute; width: 24.74px; height: 3.88px; z-index: -9999; border-style: none; left: 1176px; top: 134px;" id="MoatPxIOPT0_4833750" scrolling="no"></iframe> roughly 3 grand I think.
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Post by naughtyfox on Jan 22, 2019 20:26:13 GMT
You’re not allowed to take a camera on board (which is a good thing IMO) but I think there is a video camera running and you get a copy at the end - technological failure permitting. will you be kind enough to share. Would u like a video of me driving my bus tomorrow?
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Post by naughtyfox on Jan 22, 2019 20:32:52 GMT
Looks to me like the aileron is down. When the aileron goes down, it increases the lift and makes the wing go up. I still can’t believe it when I watch a Jumbo jet take off though. I’m sure it’s all smoke and mirrors....
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