Mike Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 OMG! Is that the one from the other day? If so, is the back seater ok?
turnerdad Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Both ejected OK, Reds new Wing Commander, and a team engineer. Hadn't seen the pics, man, lucky there weren't any serious injuries (that I know of|), or fatalities.
Mike Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Are those "poles" the remains of the ejection mechanism? If so, I presume they went out at zero feet?
xffw45343tg Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Are those "poles" the remains of the ejection mechanism? If so, I presume they went out at zero feet? I *think* they are the launch rail, which extends regardless of the aircraft's altitude to lengthen the period of time over which the main ejection gun cartridges take effect. Once fully deployed, the rocket pack fires. Order on a Hawk is rear then front iirc. HTH, Kirk
Fmk.6john Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 (edited) Kirk is spot on with the answer about the 'pole' but to add a little bit of technical correctnes, the pole assists the seat on the correct trajectory and height so as to miss the the tail of the aircraft. Regards, John. Edited September 11, 2008 by Fmk.6john
Mike Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Kirk is spot on with the answer about the 'pole' but to add a little bit of technical correctnes, the pole assists the seat on the correct trajectory and height so as to miss the the tail of the aircraft.Regards, John. Amen to that... although the tail seems a little "different" now... is that a bit of a dent on it? We can laugh about it because they got out safely, but jesus... that must have been the scariest sight to the people in the building. It's amusing the way the wings seem to have detached, almost like a kit's wings would.
xffw45343tg Posted September 11, 2008 Posted September 11, 2008 Amen to that... although the tail seems a little "different" now... is that a bit of a dent on it? We can laugh about it because they got out safely, but jesus... that must have been the scariest sight to the people in the building. It's amusing the way the wings seem to have detached, almost like a kit's wings would. Agree that it is good they got out OK - can't be much fun ejecting though. Real Hawk wings attach in a similar way to the models', although with a little less cyano and filler. PS/ Thanks John!
Dave T Posted September 12, 2008 Posted September 12, 2008 Dear Santa, I really, really, REALLY, want that cockpit section for my garage please .
xffw45343tg Posted September 12, 2008 Posted September 12, 2008 (edited) Just what I was thinking!!! What will happen to the seats do you reckon? Ebay? Edit: A little further research reveals that the nose strut failed on landing and that whilst both pilots got out they do have back injuries from the ejection. I wish them a speedy recovery. Edited September 12, 2008 by Kirk
AndyL Posted September 12, 2008 Posted September 12, 2008 Blimey!! Good job they both got ok though. What's the betting that some jobsworth slaps them with a parking ticket for 'not parking within the designated bays'
keith in the uk Posted September 12, 2008 Posted September 12, 2008 Bomps a daisy , enough to make you weep :shithappens:
Rob M. Posted September 12, 2008 Posted September 12, 2008 Edit: A little further research reveals that the nose strut failed on landing Interesting then that the nose gear doors in picture 2 look very much up and locked! Not prejudging the Board of Inquiry (obviously)! Rob M.
xffw45343tg Posted September 12, 2008 Posted September 12, 2008 Interesting then that the nose gear doors in picture 2 look very much up and locked!Not prejudging the Board of Inquiry (obviously)! Rob M. I don't doubt you're right - beyond my level of skill to judge. Perhaps what the journalist meant by "nose wheel failed" was "failed to extend" - although I doubt the pilots would not know about such a condition and deliberately land in this way regardless. As you suggest, one for the Board of Inquiry. Cheers, Kirk
Alan P Posted September 12, 2008 Posted September 12, 2008 There's a bunch of drivers who won't be so smug they got the spaces nearest the Tower next week...!
roym Posted September 13, 2008 Posted September 13, 2008 True, but isn't it more interesting than getting hit by a boy racer in a crappy tricked out Civic, or even a white van. If my car was to get whacked by another driver, while parked, I know which I'd prefer.... Only able to say that because there were no serious injuries here of course....
John B (Sc) Posted September 15, 2008 Posted September 15, 2008 Last time I saw an aircraft mixing it with cars it was in a car park at my gliding club. Visitor landed crosswind in the local car park having run out of height speed and ideas after his retractable engine went out and wouldn't start. As here, no-one hurt so we could laugh about it and rib the muppet mercilessly. Just bent metal and lots of fibreglass, carbon fibre debris. Expensive little hiccup - and as someone said, spectacular if you were in the building. In our case there were spectators in one car who hadn't seen the plane coming. Just a humongous loud bang and lots of white dust. Very surprised folk.
PHIL B Posted September 23, 2008 Posted September 23, 2008 I don't doubt you're right - beyond my level of skill to judge. Perhaps what the journalist meant by "nose wheel failed" was "failed to extend" - although I doubt the pilots would not know about such a condition and deliberately land in this way regardless. As you suggest, one for the Board of Inquiry. Cheers, Kirk Reminds me of the Formula 1 Alfa Romeo which retired with an 'oil leak'. It leaked oil through the hole in the engine block a piston had just made! Phil.
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