So what does "taxiable condition" mean? (Planes)

[Turtle head]

While browsing Wikipedia, and reading up on the Vulcan and some other war birds it kept mentioning that some planes were in taxiable condition, does that mean the engines fire up and it can move it's self under it's own steam or is there more to?

[tank slapper]

Yes, it just means that they are in running order and can move about under their own power, but are not certified for flight.

[Turtle head]

Cheers

[speedtwelve]

tank slapper said:

Yes, it just means that they are in running order and can move about under their own power, but are not certified for flight.

Unless you're 'fast taxying' a non-airworthy Victor at Brunters and, err, accidentally get airborne.

[richw_82]

The faster you go the more likely they are to get airborne. The Victor isn't the only aircraft that's done such a thing, it's just that it was a bit higher than a couple of inches, and in front of a massive crowd..

With a bit of luck our Shackleton should be taxiing again by the end of the year, which I'm looking forward to. The idea is to offer rides similar to how East Kirkby do with their Lancaster.

Rich

[Hooli]

richw_82 said:

The faster you go the more likely they are to get airborne. The Victor isn't the only aircraft that's done such a thing, it's just that it was a bit higher than a couple of inches, and in front of a massive crowd..

With a bit of luck our Shackleton should be taxiing again by the end of the year, which I'm looking forward to. The idea is to offer rides similar to how East Kirkby do with their Lancaster.

Rich

Are you planning fast or slow taxis? I have to say as good as it was to see a Lanc running at East Kirkby, as it went so slow it was a bit of a disappointment. The engine run ups facing the crowd afterwards were better for watching.

[richw_82]

The last time it was taxied it was with the tail up. If it follows the same format as the DC3 and DC6 rides offered down at Coventry (which was the original idea) it should be fairly brisk.

Rich

[Hooli]

Excellent.

[Sonic]

speedtwelve said:

tank slapper said:

Yes, it just means that they are in running order and can move about under their own power, but are not certified for flight.

Unless you're 'fast taxying' a non-airworthy Victor at Brunters and, err, accidentally get airborne.

That one makes me laugh every time i see it.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n3HaeYVlBw8

[crofty1984]

"Taxiable condition"
When the pilot's got hammered again and has to be sent home.

[Waynester]

Can a 'taxiable only' tail-dragger lift its tail off the deck or is that a no no?

I often think the powers of restraint needed when tanking down the strip & not pulling back on the stick/yoke is remarkable!

Me..? Ah bks, quick leap & land will be ok, no-one will notice!

[richw_82]

Waynester said:

Can a 'taxiable only' tail-dragger lift its tail off the deck or is that a no no?

Yes it can. If the mainwheels are still on the ground then it's not flying.

[rhinochopig]

richw_82 said:

Waynester said:

Can a 'taxiable only' tail-dragger lift its tail off the deck or is that a no no?

Yes it can. If the mainwheels are still on the ground then it's not flying.

How much travel is permitted in the dampers

[richw_82]

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About that much..

[perdu]

richw_82 said:

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About that much..

And that'll do nicely thank 'ee very much

keep us informed

I'll be there

[richw_82]

Don't worry, when she's ready we'll be telling everybody!

We've got a double mainwheel change to do to make sure the brakes and tyres are at their best, the pneumatics have been overhauled, and the last new bits we needed for the No 2 prop have been found - so things are going to plan so far.

[Moose.]

I always admire the restraint our engineers have when moving our aircraft about from the main apron, along a 2500m runway and into the hanger at the far end. Must take great restraint not to have a cheeky flight in ground effect.