Catalina Engine Problem

[andym1603]

White Catalina currently up in the Highlands. Flew over our house Friday heading west. On Saturday it suffered engine trouble and was towed to safety by the RNLI at Loch Ness. Was reported as engine problems during take off.

[CanAm]

Well at least Loch Ness is a nice long 'runway' if you have engine problems on take-off.

[Simpo Two]

CanAm said:

Well at least Loch Ness is a nice long 'runway' if you have engine problems on take-off.

And that's what led to wonders like the Clippers and Empires - no need to build runways!

[ecsrobin]

Probably want to change that title, I had a bit of a panic then its not ‘down” its unserviceable.

[aeropilot]

ecsrobin said:

Probably want to change that title, I had a bit of a panic then its not ‘down” its unserviceable.

Indeed.....very poor choice of wording

[pequod]

Simpo Two said:

And that's what led to wonders like the Clippers and Empires - no need to build runways!

Having been on a few float planes, I always thought a resumption of service from Calshot would be just fine.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wo3UgbP-6Lo&ab...

[Simpo Two]

A PHer, whose name escapes me, used to have a share in a Catalina. Wonder if he still does and if that is it?

[ecsrobin]

Simpo Two said:

A PHer, whose name escapes me, used to have a share in a Catalina. Wonder if he still does and if that is it?

There’s only the one in the UK. You can become a shareholder: https://www.catalina.org.uk/becoming-a-pby-catalin...

[pequod]

Not me, although I was once tempted by a Sopwith Camel Reproduction!

https://aerodynamicmedia.com/sopwith-camel-reprodu...

[Smollet]

Glad she’s ok and safely landed. My dad used to copilot Jock Cruickshank albeit before he was awarded his VC.

[Dr Jekyll]

ecsrobin said:

There’s only the one in the UK. You can become a shareholder: https://www.catalina.org.uk/becoming-a-pby-catalin...

Catalina group said:

membership is not recommended as an opportunity to realise capital growth

Well yes, what's the old joke about becoming a millionaire in aviation?

[hiccy18]

Any ideas where it was towed to and whether it is still there? Fancy going up for a gander

[Taylor James]

Such beautiful planes. One of my favourites. Any good Short Sunderland pics? Any survivors?

[magpie215]

Dr Jekyll said:

Well yes, what's the old joke about becoming a millionaire in aviation?

If you want to make a small fortune in aviation....start with a large one.

[Ayahuasca]

pequod said:

Not me, although I was once tempted by a Sopwith Camel Reproduction!

https://aerodynamicmedia.com/sopwith-camel-reprodu...

Seems remarkably inexpensive.

[andym1603]

hiccy18 said:

Any ideas where it was towed to and whether it is still there? Fancy going up for a gander

No idea, but planning a run round the loch tomorrow to see if I can spot it.

[pequod]

Ayahuasca said:

pequod said:

Not me, although I was once tempted by a Sopwith Camel Reproduction!

https://aerodynamicmedia.com/sopwith-camel-reprodu...

Seems remarkably inexpensive.

You want to pay more?

It was only a consideration put forward by a chum for a half share, who has all the knowledge and skills to keep it airworthy and the local grass airstrips aren't too far away and inexpensive!

I turned down his suggestion which, in retrospect, was a stupid decision!

[magpie215]

Taylor James said:

Such beautiful planes. One of my favourites. Any good Short Sunderland pics? Any survivors?

Used to be a flyer in the U.K but it ended up going over the pond.

[andym1603]

It gets worse. Looks like a boat collided with it and broke one of the windows. With it moored at Urquhart bay it must be near Drumnadrochit, So on the main A82 side.

http://thisisflight.net/2020/10/17/catalina-rescue...

[Simpo Two]

Smollet said:

Glad she’s ok and safely landed

It never took off!

andym1603 said:

It gets worse. Looks like a boat collided with it and broke one of the windows. With it moored at Urquhart bay it must be near Drumnadrochit, So on the main A82 side.

http://thisisflight.net/2020/10/17/catalina-rescue...

Sometimes the words 'fking idiot' are not enough

There are two places boats moor in Urquart - the harbour (small square place that takes about 8 boats) and the shore by the castle. Boat traffic is either hire boats, eg from Caley Cruisers, or the ferry...