RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
How about the Embraer KC-390 ? Thanks, Zip
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Major Tom, That would be ok with me. Be nice to put a face with the posts.
Posted on: 8/31/2012 5:07 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
You have it adavis! You're up! The Boeing 307/C-75. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Boeing_307 I had wondered why Boeing redesigned the tail on the B-17, and now I know. During a demo flight of the 307, the rudder locked while having full rudder applied to counteract the yaw of a" 2 engine out flight " . The plane crashed and the tail was redesigned and that was passed on to it's sister ship the B-17. Thanks Zip
Posted on: 8/31/2012 4:26 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
This Aircraft ... 1. Although born of military blood, this aircraft was born a civilian. 2. Had several "firsts". 3. Was pressed into service when it's country called. 4. When called into military service , it was the only aircraft available to perform a specific duty. 5. After returning to civilian life, one became a Presidential Transport. 6. Four engined. 7. Only 10 built. Thanks, Zip
Posted on: 8/30/2012 7:01 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Not the boeing 314, although who doesn't love the "clippers"? This Aircraft ... 1. Although born of military blood, this aircraft was born a civilian. 2. Had several "firsts". 3. Was pressed into service when it's country called. 4. When called into military service , it was the only aircraft available to perform a specific duty. 5. After returning to civilian life, one became a Presidential Transport. Thanks, Zip
Posted on: 8/29/2012 5:52 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
This Aircraft ... 1. Although born of military blood, this aircraft was born a civilian. 2. Had several "firsts". 3. Was pressed into service when it's country called. 4. When called into military service , it was the only aircraft available to perform a specific duty. Thanks, Zip
Posted on: 8/28/2012 2:33 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Ok here goes.... This Aircraft ... 1. Although born of military blood, this aircraft was born a civilian. 2. Had several "firsts". Thanks, Zip
Posted on: 8/27/2012 4:47 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
I came back to see if anyone got it, since I thought I was wrong.... O.k. guys lemme think one up. Thanks, Zip
Posted on: 8/26/2012 5:55 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
The Army had many non-rigid airships (blimps) and one semi-rigid airship. But I think this was what he was looking for... "Amongst the most interesting U.S. Army Airship Service experiments was to pursue the ability to operate airplanes from airships. While both the Germans and British had experimented with releasing fighters from rigid airships, it was the US Army which first flew an airplane from the ground and 'hooked' on to a trapeze suspended from an airship. Many tests involving a Verville-Sperry M-1 Messenger Sperry Messenger airplane and TC-3 TC class blimps were made in the mid-1920s. Eventually the technology was assumed by the US Navy on the " Flying aircraft carrier flying aircraft carriers", USS Akron (ZRS-4) USS Akron (ZRS-4) and USS Macon (ZRS-5) USS Macon (ZRS-5).[23] " Thanks, Zip
Posted on: 8/26/2012 5:55 AM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Another SWAG, How about the F-11 F1 Tiger. First supersonic carrier fighter, First to shoot itself down . 199 built. Thanks, Zip
Posted on: 8/15/2012 6:23 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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Canopy tinting question
Has anyone used this type stuff to tint canopies? www.autozone.com/autozone/accessories/Rust-Oleum-10-oz-translucent-black-lens-tint/_/N-255s Thanks, Zip
Posted on: 8/12/2012 8:46 AM by Author "zippome" in the forum "Tips & Techniques"
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RE: Are we Geeks?
I asked my wife this question,and her response was.... " I don't know about ALL of them, but YOU are." Hmmmm
Posted on: 8/11/2012 5:54 AM by Author "zippome" in the forum "The Clubhouse"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Very good Major Tomski! The Short Sperrin it is! prototypes.free.fr/sperrin/images/sperrin_06.jpg The second protoype with the 2 avon and the 2 gyron engines remind me of an Edsel! prototypes.free.fr/sperrin/images/sperrin_03.jpg Oh well, that was fun.. Take it away MajorTomski!
Posted on: 8/6/2012 7:19 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Some interesting responses, but none yet correct... 1. Four engined. 2.Shoulder winged. 3. Only 2 were built as it would soon be overtaken by much more modern designs. 4. Designed for a crew of five, but only the pilot position was equipped with an ejection seat. Thanks, Zip
Posted on: 8/6/2012 6:37 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Allrighty then..... Let's stay in theme here..... 1. Four engined. 2.Shoulder winged. Thanks, Zip
Posted on: 8/5/2012 6:48 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
How about the Avro Lincoln? Thanks, Zip
Posted on: 8/5/2012 1:41 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
The Argus is correct! You're up ,Adavis! Thanks! Zip
Posted on: 8/2/2012 8:48 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Sorry UncleJoe, but not the lovely Lib. Nor a Zepplin, man. 1. Four engines. 2. Considered the best of it's type in it's early years. 3.Basic airframe design was done in one nation, then another redesigned it to fit a new task. 4.At the time it was ehe largest aircraft being built by the second nation. Thanks, Zip
Posted on: 8/1/2012 4:27 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Ok, here we go.... 1. Four engines. 2. Considered the best of it's type in it's early years. Thanks, Zip
Posted on: 7/31/2012 7:12 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Well that was most unexpected! Ok guys gimme a few and I'll try to have a question in a little bit. Thanks! Zip In the mean time... You can browse here for more info an the Brigand. http://www.warbirdsresourcegroup.org/BARC/brigand.html
Posted on: 7/31/2012 3:49 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Grasping at straws here... Bristol Brigand? Zip
Posted on: 7/30/2012 3:59 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Ernie wins again! I was indeed looking for "Roundels". Piloatal was Soooooo close , and on the first clue! Ok ernie, You're up
Posted on: 7/13/2012 3:55 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
We'll start vague....(Maybe not vague enough) 1. It's use on military aircraft was started by the French... 2.The "Knights of the air" used this in common with the 'knights on the ground". 3. Before adopting this style national insignia, The American "Aviation section, Signal Corps" used a red star as a national insignia during it's involvement in the chase of Pancho Villa. Very similar to what the red Army used in WWII. Thanks. Zip
Posted on: 7/12/2012 5:07 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Not quite what I was looking for PilotAl. We'll start vague....(Maybe not vague enough) 1. It's use on military aircraft was started by the French... 2.The "Knights of the air" used this in common with the 'knights on the ground". Thanks Zip
Posted on: 7/11/2012 7:45 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Well, ok maybe I'll have a go tonight instead.... We'll start vague.... 1. It's use on military aircraft was started by the French... That's enough for now... Thanks Zip
Posted on: 7/11/2012 7:21 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Ok Ernie! Lemme make some chowder outta that Conch, and I'll dig up a question tomorrow! Thanks!
Posted on: 7/11/2012 7:07 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Ok... lets try again... Total aircraft lost 1941 t august 1945 , 65,164 1.Non-combat losses within CONUS 21,583 2.Non-combat losses outside CONUS 20,633 3.Combat losses (worldwide) 22,948 How's that Ernie? Thanks Zip
Posted on: 7/11/2012 4:35 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
How about, 1/3 Combat losses 1/3 Training accidents/losses 1/3 losses due to weather related crashes. Thanks, Zip
Posted on: 7/10/2012 6:28 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
How about... The Farman F.220 and its derivatives? Thanks, Zip
Posted on: 7/8/2012 8:57 AM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
How about the C-23 Short Sherpa? Thanks Zip
Posted on: 6/5/2012 3:48 PM by Author "zippome" in the forum "RC Warbirds and Warplanes"
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