Catalina Engine Problem
Discussion
Evening all.
Just a quick word to say many thanks to all those that have donated! Our whole team really appreciate each and every donation which will help us get her flown back to Duxford asap. For those interested in supporting our rescue effort, the site to donate is here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/misspickup
I've been part of this group for over five years now and am one of the pilots although I wasn't flying her on this instance. I'm pretty busy at the moment balancing work and the comms for the rescue effort but will check back here to help answer any questions any of you might have.
For those curious why we chose to crane her out; the Catalina is actually designed with a hoisting point in the centre of the wing. This was used in the war to lift them onto land/aircraft carriers for repair. As far we we're aware, today was the first time our particular Catalina has ever had that lifting point tested out!
Just a quick word to say many thanks to all those that have donated! Our whole team really appreciate each and every donation which will help us get her flown back to Duxford asap. For those interested in supporting our rescue effort, the site to donate is here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/misspickup
I've been part of this group for over five years now and am one of the pilots although I wasn't flying her on this instance. I'm pretty busy at the moment balancing work and the comms for the rescue effort but will check back here to help answer any questions any of you might have.
For those curious why we chose to crane her out; the Catalina is actually designed with a hoisting point in the centre of the wing. This was used in the war to lift them onto land/aircraft carriers for repair. As far we we're aware, today was the first time our particular Catalina has ever had that lifting point tested out!
Turn7 said:
Won't work.The Mad Monk said:
Turn7 said:
Won't work.The Mad Monk said:
Turn7 said:
Won't work.I'm very glad that the lift went ok. Having worked with lifting equipment on occasions, I must say I was a bit apprehensive that they were going to be reliant on lifting points and surrounding structure that haven't seen service for a considerable part of their 70-odd years yet have had plenty of exposure to corrosive environments.
GliderRider said:
I'm very glad that the lift went ok. Having worked with lifting equipment on occasions, I must say I was a bit apprehensive that they were going to be reliant on lifting points and surrounding structure that haven't seen service for a considerable part of their 70-odd years yet have had plenty of exposure to corrosive environments.
I bet there was a few people worried they were going to rip the roof off. GliderRider said:
I'm very glad that the lift went ok. Having worked with lifting equipment on occasions, I must say I was a bit apprehensive that they were going to be reliant on lifting points and surrounding structure that haven't seen service for a considerable part of their 70-odd years yet have had plenty of exposure to corrosive environments.
I can imagine corrosion checks are a pretty important part of the servicing of a 70 year old flying boat to get an airworthyness certificate :-)Condi said:
matchmaker said:
Despite some of the predictions of doom on here, looks to have been quite straightforward!
Amazing how civilized the Scots are these days. From some of the comments you would have thought getting a crane to Loch Ness harder than getting dust off an asteroid.
Moose. said:
Evening all.
Just a quick word to say many thanks to all those that have donated! Our whole team really appreciate each and every donation which will help us get her flown back to Duxford asap. For those interested in supporting our rescue effort, the site to donate is here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/misspickup
I've been part of this group for over five years now and am one of the pilots although I wasn't flying her on this instance. I'm pretty busy at the moment balancing work and the comms for the rescue effort but will check back here to help answer any questions any of you might have.
For those curious why we chose to crane her out; the Catalina is actually designed with a hoisting point in the centre of the wing. This was used in the war to lift them onto land/aircraft carriers for repair. As far we we're aware, today was the first time our particular Catalina has ever had that lifting point tested out!
I saw your post on EMA spotters facebook page. You'll have to bring it past there one day!Just a quick word to say many thanks to all those that have donated! Our whole team really appreciate each and every donation which will help us get her flown back to Duxford asap. For those interested in supporting our rescue effort, the site to donate is here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/misspickup
I've been part of this group for over five years now and am one of the pilots although I wasn't flying her on this instance. I'm pretty busy at the moment balancing work and the comms for the rescue effort but will check back here to help answer any questions any of you might have.
For those curious why we chose to crane her out; the Catalina is actually designed with a hoisting point in the centre of the wing. This was used in the war to lift them onto land/aircraft carriers for repair. As far we we're aware, today was the first time our particular Catalina has ever had that lifting point tested out!
Condi said:
matchmaker said:
Despite some of the predictions of doom on here, looks to have been quite straightforward!
Amazing how civilized the Scots are these days. From some of the comments you would have thought getting a crane to Loch Ness harder than getting dust off an asteroid.
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