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1934
1934 - 0300.PDF
FLIGHT, MARCH 29, 1934 THE AMPHIBIAN GEAR : Note that when in the raised position the wheel is completely housed in a recess in the wing. upper wing, one on each side of the centre-section, and feed is by gravity to the engine. A four- bladed wooden " pusher " air- screw is fitted. .. -rr:-. Accommodation The lay-out of the interior of the hull is of orthodox arrange- ment, but the dimensions are such that there is plenty of room everywhere. In the extreme bows is an open cockpit fitted with Scarff gun ring. A detachable cover is provided^ for this cockpit, in the compartment under which is stowed the mooring equipment. Then follows the pilot's compart- ment, with sliding windows in sides and roof. Provision is made for a second set of controls to be fitted in front of the starboard side, so that the machine can be used for instructional work if desired. Between the pilot's cockpit and the front spar frame is the navigator's compartment, with large table for chart box, windows for taking bearings and observations. Aft of that is the wireless operator's posi- tion, and finally behind the wings is the rear gunner's cockpit. Owing to the fact that the engine is a " pusher," the cabin is comparatively quiet ; at any rate, sufficiently so to make conversation possible without telephones. This should be a valuable feature, especially if the machine is being used for training work. In connection with the slow-motion film mentioned on a previous page, we have, since above article was written, had an opportunity to see at Vickers House, Broadway, Westminster, not only this but also a film of the catapult launching taken at normal speed. The feature to which we referred, i.e., a slight dip at the instant the aircraft leaves the catapult, could just be seen in the normal film, and the pilot could be seen correcting it with a flick of the elevator. The slow-motion picture was taken from a different viewpoint, and did not appear to show any dip, although a slight flick of the elevator was noticed. It seems certain that the tendency to dip is by no means violent. The behaviour of the " Seagull V " on the water was also shown, in another film, and the slow-motion film of the take-off and alighting characteristics was extremely interesting. The machine appears to run very cleanly, and the undercarriage strut to the chine does not seem to cause any spray. As soon as any speed is attained the water seems to be flung out beyond the strut. IN THE MEDITERRANEAN : The Super-marine " Seagull V " being hoisted on board the aircraft carrier Courageous. A photograph showing the machine, with a number of others, on the flying deck of the carrier was published in our issue of March 15. 300
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