Zacho Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 What does this do? Ive looked everywhere and cant find out what it does. And what is it used for? :confused:
ralfidude Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 can you get this file to open? Something is said about it here: http://www.flightglobal.com/pdfarchive/view/1979/1979%20-%204411.html [sIGPIC]http://i17.photobucket.com/albums/b66/ralfidude/redofullalmost_zpsa942f3fe.gif[/sIGPIC]
mvsgas Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 What does this do? Ive looked everywhere and cant find out what it does. And what is it used for? :confused: Like the name implies it disengages the canopy actuator IIRC It is used to manually open the canopy. If the actuator fails, you would pull the level aft and raise the canopy. To do that ( not in the sim, but in RL) you would grab the two yellow handles on the left and right on the canopy, and physically list the canopy ( stand up and push the canopy) until mechanism locks in the up position. Paul, did I miss anything? To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
Tornado_Pilot Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Mhh ok, but, if an emergency occurs, wouldn't it be simpler and obviously faster to just jettison the canopy?
mvsgas Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Mhh ok, but, if an emergency occurs, wouldn't it be simpler and obviously faster to just jettison the canopy? Of course, but if there is no emergency, you can open the canopy without causing hours upon hours of repairs. To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
mvsgas Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 additionally, on the right side of the canopy, where the plexiglass meets the frame, there is a canopy breaker, I guess all of these methods are prefer over canopy jettisoning To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
Tornado_Pilot Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 There is really a Canopy Breaker? Never noticed that before...
mvsgas Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 This is the breaker on the RL aircraft To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
Snoopy Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Like the name implies it disengages the canopy actuator IIRC It is used to manually open the canopy. If the actuator fails, you would pull the level aft and raise the canopy. To do that ( not in the sim, but in RL) you would grab the two yellow handles on the left and right on the canopy, and physically list the canopy ( stand up and push the canopy) until mechanism locks in the up position. Paul, did I miss anything? No sir you covered it. The only thing is that handle can only be used if the canopy is fully closed, it won't work otherwise. Emergency Procedures have you do the following: 1) manual disengage the canopy 2) Jettison the canopy 3) use breaker tool Sounds strange, I know, but in an actual ground emergency the object is to get out fast, the breaker took takes the longest because you have to chip away and the canopy. v303d Fighter Group Discord | Virtual 303d Fighter Group Website
Tornado_Pilot Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 And how does the breaker work? Some sort of center punch? or do you have to use that small diameter where the arrow points on?
BlueRidgeDx Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 From the -1: "Canopy breaker tool - Break hole in canopy. Grasp the breaker tool in both hands with the sharp curved edge toward you. Strike perpendicular to the canopy surface with hard blows using blade alignment to set direction of cracks. Three or four blows will normally open an adequate escape hole." "They've got us surrounded again - those poor bastards!" - Lt. Col. Creighton Abrams
Speed Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 The A-10E will feature an upgraded canopy breaker tool: Intelligent discourse can only begin with the honest admission of your own fallibility. Member of the Virtual Tactical Air Group: http://vtacticalairgroup.com/ Lua scripts and mods: MIssion Scripting Tools (Mist): http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=98616 Slmod version 7.0 for DCS: World: http://forums.eagle.ru/showthread.php?t=80979 Now includes remote server administration tools for kicking, banning, loading missions, etc.
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Snoopy Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 I've seen an individual use the breaker tool...it is funny to see how relatively easy it is to break the canopy. Three good hits and the canopy broken enough for him to get out. v303d Fighter Group Discord | Virtual 303d Fighter Group Website
Tailgate Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 I always thought that those canopies were flak or shrapnel resistant. Guess not.
Deadman Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 Lexan .5 inch IIRC not much to it https://forum.dcs.world/topic/133818-deadmans-cockpit-base-plans/#comment-133824 CNCs and Laser engravers are great but they can't do squat with out a precise set of plans.
Frostiken Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 I always thought that those canopies were flak or shrapnel resistant. Guess not. If you're in any position to get shot or hit by that kind of crap, generally your canopy strength is the least of your worries. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
sobek Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 I always thought that those canopies were flak or shrapnel resistant. Guess not. The front window is. If you're getting shot at from up and behind, your mission went completely south. Good, fast, cheap. Choose any two. Come let's eat grandpa! Use punctuation, save lives!
Tailgate Posted January 23, 2012 Posted January 23, 2012 If you're in any position to get shot or hit by that kind of crap, generally your canopy strength is the least of your worries. That's what the "armored bathtub" is for. CAS can bring you down into the weeds and possibly even in sniper range.
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