Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day

Surferdude · **June 14, 2012, 05:04:17**

Been promising myself to go see this since I moved up here.
This is the year.
Watch this space.

http://www.qam.com.au/ocw/ocw.htm

I hope by recording my intention here, I'll actually make it happen.

rustynutz · **Reply #1: June 14, 2012, 05:45:39**

Seems like it would be well worth the effort, and quite reasonably priced too....

Dazzler · **Reply #2: June 15, 2012, 23:23:42**

I would enjoy that too

Ugly Mongrel · **Reply #3: June 16, 2012, 14:00:09**

Surferdude get's his photo taken at the Caloundra air show......

Doggie 1 · **Reply #4: June 16, 2012, 14:01:12**

He always was a bit cheeky

Ugly Mongrel · **Reply #5: June 16, 2012, 14:16:37**

Quote from: db08 on June 16, 2012, 14:01:12

He always was a bit cheeky

Yep, Trev's a big crack up

Doggie 1 · **Reply #6: June 16, 2012, 14:30:57**

It looks like it might have been a bit hairy up there

Ugly Mongrel · **Reply #7: June 16, 2012, 14:35:32**

Quote from: db08 on June 16, 2012, 14:01:12

He always was a bit cheeky

At least he wasn't cheeky in the cockpit

Doggie 1 · **Reply #8: June 16, 2012, 14:37:23**

Now that's my kind of cockpit.

I remember from my school days:
"She was only the pilot's daughter, but she certainly kept her cockpit clean."
Are we allowed to say that on this forum?

Ugly Mongrel · **Reply #9: June 16, 2012, 14:47:56**

Quote from: db08 on June 16, 2012, 14:37:23

Now that's my kind of cockpit.
I remember from my school days:
"She was only the pilot's daughter, but she certainly kept her cockpit clean."
Are we allowed to say that on this forum?

No

I won't tell you one about the Admiral's daughter either

Dazzler · **Reply #10: June 16, 2012, 22:06:46**

You guys CRACK me up

rustynutz · **Reply #11: June 17, 2012, 01:51:56**

Quote from: Ugly Mongrel on June 16, 2012, 14:00:09

Surferdude get's his photo taken at the Caloundra air show......

Possibly his best side?

Doggie 1 · **Reply #12: June 17, 2012, 02:45:20**

Quote from: rustynutz on June 17, 2012, 01:51:56

Quote from: Ugly Mongrel on June 16, 2012, 14:00:09
Surferdude get's his photo taken at the Caloundra air show......

Possibly his best side?

Possibly. Providing he doesn't smile too much.

Surferdude · **Reply #13: June 17, 2012, 03:35:39**

I'll keep all my photos to myself then shall I?

Surferdude · **Reply #14: July 05, 2012, 06:14:13**

Well, I went along to the open cockpit day as promised. I'm not sure how many they had through the gates over the two days but there were literally thousands there when I arrived. I spent probably a couple of hours there but it was so crowded it was a bit less enjoyable than I'd hoped.

It was almost impossible to get a clear photo of anything due to the sheer mass of people moving around. Now I'm not complaining about this. I came a way amazed at what was there and what the volunteers had achieved over the years. I will go back on a normal weekend as they're open pretty much every day of the year. I guess there'll be less people there without the extra promotions and open cockpit offering.

One other observation is that they could use at least 3 times as much space. There are planes above planes and pretty much all encroaching on one anothers spaces. However that sort of display seems to be common to museums everywhere whatever they're displaying.

Photos follow without captions as it was pretty hard to work out what was what. I'll post some signage with the displays I yhink they relate to but as I'm not a plane freak (airhead??

), I can't guarantee each is accurate.

So if you're in the Caloundra area, I strongly recommend you take the time to visit.

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They had a few old cars and bikes on display on the day, too.

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And as I was leaving I saw this parked out on the road. Why would anyone go to the expense of shipping a vehicle like this all the way to Oz?

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Shambles · **Reply #15: July 05, 2012, 07:59:26**

Lovely Trev - thanks for those.

I do enjoy seeing aircraft engines laid bare - something quite special there

Doggie 1 · **Reply #16: July 05, 2012, 10:24:40**

Great pics - thanks.
Even a few old timer cars to look at.

Dazzler · **Reply #17: July 05, 2012, 10:55:25**

Thanks for sharing Trev (very interesting)

rustynutz · **Reply #18: July 06, 2012, 03:16:37**

Nice lot of pics, Trev....

That "Interesting double layered propellor" is actually called a "contra-rotating propeller".
As the name implies, each set of propellers rotate in opposite directions. This setup results in the propellors being more efficient but the advantages can be partly offset due to their extra noise and added mechanical complexity.

Ugly Mongrel · **Reply #19: July 06, 2012, 04:23:26**

GLad you had a good day, Trev. I saw it on the news and thought you'd be there.

I was looking for your big "crack up" in the cockpit

Surferdude · **Reply #20: July 06, 2012, 05:12:50**

Quote from: Ugly Mongrel on July 06, 2012, 04:23:26

GLad you had a good day, Trev. I saw it on the news and thought you'd be there.

I was looking for your big "crack up" in the cockpit

The cockpits were full of kids, which I guess was the purpose of the exercise.

Phil №❶ · **Reply #21: July 06, 2012, 09:35:19**

Quote from: rustynutz on July 06, 2012, 03:16:37

Nice lot of pics, Trev....

That "Interesting double layered propellor" is actually called a "contra-rotating propeller".
As the name implies, each set of propellers rotate in opposite directions. This setup results in the propellors being more efficient but the advantages can be partly offset due to their extra noise and added mechanical complexity.

Another important feature is the cancellation of torque reaction too. But I wouldn't want to be a bird passing through there

rustynutz · **Reply #22: July 06, 2012, 13:48:00**

Quote from: 847563 on July 06, 2012, 09:35:19

Quote from: rustynutz on July 06, 2012, 03:16:37
Nice lot of pics, Trev....

That "Interesting double layered propellor" is actually called a "contra-rotating propeller".
As the name implies, each set of propellers rotate in opposite directions. This setup results in the propellors being more efficient but the advantages can be partly offset due to their extra noise and added mechanical complexity.

Another important feature is the cancellation of torque reaction too. But I wouldn't want to be a bird passing through there

That too...

They would've been handy on the Sopwith Camel from WW1....