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Title: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: Surferdude on 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 (http://www.qam.com.au/ocw/ocw.htm)

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

Title: Re: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: rustynutz on June 14, 2012, 05:45:39

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

Title: Re: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: Dazzler on June 15, 2012, 23:23:42

I would enjoy that too :goodjob:

Title: Re: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: Ugly Mongrel on June 16, 2012, 14:00:09

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

(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr343/umongrel/image-1.jpg)

Title: Re: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: Doggie 1 on June 16, 2012, 14:01:12

He always was a bit cheeky :whistler:

Title: Re: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: Ugly Mongrel on June 16, 2012, 14:16:37

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

He always was a bit cheeky :whistler:

Yep, Trev's a big crack up :D

Title: Re: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: Doggie 1 on June 16, 2012, 14:30:57

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

Title: Re: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: Ugly Mongrel on June 16, 2012, 14:35:32

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

He always was a bit cheeky :whistler:

At least he wasn't cheeky in the cockpit :scared:

(http://i498.photobucket.com/albums/rr343/umongrel/image-2.jpg)

Title: Re: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: Doggie 1 on June 16, 2012, 14:37:23

Now that's my kind of cockpit. :goodjob2:
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? :undecided: :undecided: :undecided:

Title: Re: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: Ugly Mongrel on June 16, 2012, 14:47:56

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

Now that's my kind of cockpit. :goodjob2:
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? :undecided: :undecided: :undecided:

No :mrgreen:

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

Title: Re: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: Dazzler on June 16, 2012, 22:06:46

You guys CRACK me up :lol:

Title: Re: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: 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? :whistler:

Title: Re: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: Doggie 1 on 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? :whistler:

Possibly. Providing he doesn't smile too much.

Title: Re: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: Surferdude on June 17, 2012, 03:35:39

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

Title: Re: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: Surferdude on 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?? :snigger:), I can't guarantee each is accurate.

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

(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll46/TrevG27/Caloundra%20Air%20Museum/DSCF5910Large.jpg)
(http://i285.photobucket.com/albums/ll46/TrevG27/Caloundra%20Air%20Museum/DSCF5909Large.jpg)

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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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Title: Re: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: Shambles on July 05, 2012, 07:59:26

Lovely Trev - thanks for those.

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

Title: Re: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: Doggie 1 on July 05, 2012, 10:24:40

Great pics - thanks.
Even a few old timer cars to look at. :goodjob2:

Title: Re: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: Dazzler on July 05, 2012, 10:55:25

Thanks for sharing Trev (very interesting) :goodjob:

Title: Re: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: rustynutz on July 06, 2012, 03:16:37

Nice lot of pics, Trev.... :goodjob:

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.

Title: Re: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: 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 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

Title: Re: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: Surferdude on 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 :rofl: :rofl: :rofl:

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

Title: Re: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: Phil №❶ on July 06, 2012, 09:35:19

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

Nice lot of pics, Trev.... :goodjob:

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 :exclaim:

Title: Re: Caloundra Air Museum Open Cockpit Day
Post by: rustynutz on 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.... :goodjob:

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 :exclaim:

That too... :goodjob:

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

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