Doug Evans Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 over loaded it amazing what these old girls can carry !! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Isaac Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Mate, that is gold ... LOL. Pretty light fuse though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Evans Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 Mate, that is gold ... LOL.Pretty light fuse though. be a fair amount of drag i imagine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Should be carrying another one on the other side to balance it out! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 The LH float is acting like a submarine. Take a bit of lifting that one out of the water. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Isaac Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 " .....Will all passengers please move to the right hand side of the aircraft for the take off roll please ...." LOL The picture gives a real good perspective as to how big those buggas are compared to a Cessna 185 fuse. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 It's an Otter isn't it? Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Isaac Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Yes, one of the few without the turbine conversion. They are big aren't they and they lift off with 13 bums at 55 knots with the Kero burner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 TAA operated them in PNG with the big oil pump at the front. Nev 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Isaac Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Were they P&W power plants Nev? How many HP? They must have been bloody thirsty, the PW985 on the Beaver is 100+ litres per hour. With the Kero burner they are by far the most popular float plane in North America, they must have an amazing wing, they out perform the C207 for takeoff performance 'by a mile'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
facthunter Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Don't think the motor is much different. Might have a slightly higher rated power. They were not totally reliable in that environment. No Floats. Wheels. Nev Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudestcon Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Yes, one of the few without the turbine conversion. They are big aren't they and they lift off with 13 bums at 55 knots with the Kero burner. Something like this then David? Pud 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Isaac Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Aint they beautiful, they are a magnificent performer. I didn't realise until a couple of years ago that all turbine Otters are actually conversions. There was no turbine powered Otter from the factory. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudestcon Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 This one, and the one under the spinner, operate out of Victoria(capital of British Columbia) on Vancouver Island. Took the photo of refuelling after our sightseeing flight. Great stuff, but I would have preferred a Beaver. Pud 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1 Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 I have seen photos of a damaged(wire strike) Pilatus Porter, being airlifted out by Caribou. The first load was the fuselage, with the tail wheel jammed up between the pilots seats, with the back door open and nose hanging out. The second load was wings and stabilsers, with th wings on edge up between the front seats, and hanging out the back door. I doubt very much a military pilot would get away with that sort of thing these days. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doug Evans Posted October 28, 2013 Author Share Posted October 28, 2013 Cant Beat the sound of the old girls .......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest ozzie Posted October 28, 2013 Share Posted October 28, 2013 Try doing that here. Never hear the end of casa's whining Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 another piggy back Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bandit12 Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 My eyes.........!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 This one, and the one under the spinner, operate out of Victoria(capital of British Columbia) on Vancouver Island.Took the photo of refuelling after our sightseeing flight. Great stuff, but I would have preferred a Beaver. Pud I always prefer a beaver. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pudestcon Posted October 29, 2013 Share Posted October 29, 2013 I always prefer a beaver. I wondered how long it would take:smile: Pud Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly_tornado Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 another day at work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marty_d Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Although it looks like the world's lowest low pass, it's actually a belly landing at Amberley... http://www.defence.gov.au/media/download/2006/jul/20060720.cfm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M61A1 Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 I like the previous shots in the series, the ones with the hook running along the dirt before they catch the wire. I have a video of it as well, it's a nice bit of flying, just maintaining the right altitude to run the hook along the ground. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PA. Posted November 5, 2013 Share Posted November 5, 2013 another day at work Reminds me of the Chinese version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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