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Forum: Military Aviation

9th Dec 2021, 17:58

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UK F-35B Lost

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Posted By Mogwi

Yes, I guess the last time that it was possible...

Yes, I guess the last time that it was possible was pre-catapult, when it was possible to check full power on the brakes before committing. You still had to judge the deck pitch though and could end...

Forum: Military Aviation

5th Dec 2021, 12:11

Replies: 454

UK F-35B Lost

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Posted By Mogwi

With the SHAR, by the time you noticed something...

With the SHAR, by the time you noticed something was wrong you were going off the end - one way or another. Just no time (or brakes) to stop.

Mog

Forum: Military Aviation

30th Nov 2021, 15:18

Replies: 454

UK F-35B Lost

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Posted By Mogwi

Once again SHAR info. Min distance was dictated...

Once again SHAR info. Min distance was dictated by min ramp exit speed required to fly away (about Vs/2 on a 12 degree ramp). Max distance was dictated by stresses on nose wheel leg during ramp...

Forum: Military Aviation

30th Nov 2021, 12:27

Replies: 454

UK F-35B Lost

Views: 219,645

Posted By Mogwi

Talking SHAR here: If you got full power (c2.4...

Talking SHAR here: If you got full power (c2.4 secs after wheel-drag) you were going off the front one way or the other. If the brakes failed to release, it made no difference, you just got flat...

Forum: Military Aviation

25th Nov 2021, 11:52

Replies: 454

UK F-35B Lost

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Posted By Mogwi

In 1982, our maintainers came up with a great...

In 1982, our maintainers came up with a great wheeze for stopping SHAR engine wear from windmilling engines on deck (inflatable blanks would blow out in the wind). They gently inserted a broom handle...

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