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1945
1945 - 0225.PDF
FEBRUARY 1ST, I945 FLIGHT THE LANCASTRIAN (Top left) The simple and sturdy undercarriage of the Lancastrian. [Top right) How the streamline tail of the engine fairinghinges when the flaps are operated. (Centre) The trimming tabs on the fabric-covered elevators are mass balanced. (Bottom left) The cabin-heater on the starboard side of the fuselage. The flaps below it aie shown in the maximum down position of 57 degrees. (Bottom right) The Lancastrian is not painted and the make-up of the fin and rudder can be easily followed. Orrell was wearing Mallock Armstrong ear defenders and, while this is a good standard practice for all test pilots, it is quite unnecessary in the Lancastrian., From a gentle shoot-up of the airfield, the pull-out showed 4,000 ft. per min. on the rate of climb indicator as we rose in a climbing turn, In a maximum climb with the Rolls-Royce Merlins at 2,900 r.p.m. the rate of climb indicator showed 2,000ft. per min. at 4,000 ft. Had we been carrying full load, the figure would have been slightly less than this. Next, we did a complete rate three turn—much to the consternation of the human freight we had on board—the 30-second circuit apparently having a very small radius. This ability to manceuvre may come in very handy when flying in areas where enemy fighters are likely to be met, but if it is practised on ordinary passengers, there is likely to be a complaint. Next in order the ailerons were tested. The pilot alter- nately put them over to pott and starboard, letting go of the wheel in the maximum position Each time they self-centred immediately. There is absolutely no back- lash in the Lancastrian's controls. Our flying finished, the undercarriage was selected down and the wheels were in the fully locked position in some twenty seconds. The flaps were lowered to their maximum lift position of 57 deg. and, as they went down, the attitude of the aircraft could be felt to change. Approaching at no m.p.h., there was a lovely feeling of confidence as the pilot remarked, "You can do as you like in the landing."
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