Depth Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 Just a quick question, if battery power, ground power and everything else off, what is powering the canopy and enabling it to open and close? [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Eddie Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) The canopy actuator is connected directly to the dc battery bus. The battery switch in the cockpit doesn't totally isolate the battery, if it did the ground crew would have issues. There is another switch outside of the cockpit that is spring loaded to on that the ground crew can lock in the off position using a pin that will totally isolate the battery if needed for maintenance. Edited December 20, 2011 by Eddie 1
NoJoe Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 I really like MrYenko's explanation, too. :lol: --NoJoe
Eddie Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 I really like MrYenko's explanation, too. :lol: --NoJoe On other aircraft that have hydraulically actuated canopys, it isn't far from the truth either. ;)
Snoopy Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 The canopy actuator is connected directly to the dc battery bus. The battery switch in the cockpit doesn't totally isolate the battery, if it did the ground crew would have issues. There is another switch outside of the cockpit that is spring loaded to on that the ground crew can lock in the off position using a pin that will totally isolate the battery if needed for maintenance. Exactly....the battery switch and pin are located on the nose of the ACFT. v303d Fighter Group Discord | Virtual 303d Fighter Group Website
Depth Posted December 20, 2011 Author Posted December 20, 2011 (edited) Hahaha thanks guys :smilewink: Edit: Oh god now I'll never get MrYenkos picture out of my head when using the canopy... WHOAAAAARRRGH *whoooooooooop* Edited December 20, 2011 by Depth [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
wolfstriked Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 Hey fellas what is the small thing that spins randomly and is situated to the right of the Airforce decal? "Its easy,place the pipper on target and bombs away." :pilotfly: i7-8700k/GTX 1080ti/VKB-GladiatorPRO/VKB-T-rudder Pedals/Saitek X55 throttle
MTFDarkEagle Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 Right side, or left side (i.e. backwards, or towards the front of the aircraft?)? If it's to the left on the above picture: It's the AOA (Angle Of Attack) flap. Lukas - "TIN TIN" - 9th Shrek Air Strike Squadron TIN TIN's Cockpit thread
Snoopy Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 Right side, or left side (i.e. backwards, or towards the front of the aircraft?)? If it's to the left on the above picture: It's the AOA (Angle Of Attack) flap. The official name is the AOA vane 1 v303d Fighter Group Discord | Virtual 303d Fighter Group Website
MTFDarkEagle Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 The official name is the AOA vane Thanks! That's the word I was looking for :D I was trying to think of the word, my brain said.. "Hmmm... Give me a moment...":music_whistling: Lukas - "TIN TIN" - 9th Shrek Air Strike Squadron TIN TIN's Cockpit thread
Eddie Posted December 20, 2011 Posted December 20, 2011 It doesn't spin randomly either, it actually moves in the wind/turbulence. Also if you check the AoA dial in the pit you will see it moves with the vane.
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