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IanHenry
October 16th, 2014, 00:55
Hi,
I found this over on YouTube, and thought some might find it interesting:


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wCqiiOO3ZzI

Apparently it was produced in aid of the Help For Hero's Charity.

Ian
hairyspin
October 16th, 2014, 08:32
Thanks Ian, they're big kids the Typhoon boys! I was wondering if some of the footage was taken on the Mach Loop in mid-Wales until I recognised Buchaille Etive Mhor and the run down Glencoe. :adoration:

Much enjoyed it! :ernaehrung004:
Dutcheeseblend
October 16th, 2014, 08:43
Nice vid! Just a question: the engine fan of the VC-10 (at 3:22) stands still. Is that normal?
Ferry_vO
October 16th, 2014, 09:06
Daan, there's a set of guide vanes in front of the first row of fan blades, see this photo:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls-Royce_Conway#mediaviewer/File:RRConway.JPG
Dutcheeseblend
October 16th, 2014, 09:32
I see, thanks Ferry!
IanHenry
October 16th, 2014, 12:01
Thanks Ian, they're big kids the Typhoon boys! I was wondering if some of the footage was taken on the Mach Loop in mid-Wales until I recognised Buchaille Etive Mhor and the run down Glencoe. :adoration:

Much enjoyed it! :ernaehrung004:

Yes, it's a hard job, but someone's got to do it!

Ian
Victory103
October 17th, 2014, 05:53
The current HMD helmet worn by Tiffy pilots looks so alien, as compared to the US JHMCS.
hairyspin
October 17th, 2014, 10:37
The current HMD helmet worn by Tiffy pilots looks so alien, as compared to the US JHMCS.

Ho ho ho, wait till the F-35 goes into service!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9b/F-35_Helmet_Mounted_Display_System.jpg
dhazelgrove
October 17th, 2014, 11:15
Is that the Stig's high-flying cousin?

Some say there's no face under there.....

Dave
DaveWG
October 17th, 2014, 11:34
Great vid, shame about the music! :encouragement:
Naismith
October 17th, 2014, 13:47
Great vid, shame about the music! :encouragement:
Absolutely agree. Engines are music enough for me. :icon37::icon37::icon37: Whoooosh
StormILM
October 17th, 2014, 13:55
Ho ho ho, wait till the F-35 goes into service!

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9b/F-35_Helmet_Mounted_Display_System.jpg

That's the old version. The new design by Elbit is very solid performance wise and coupled with the DAS system on the F-35, it has no equal. I strongly suspect that the prime Aerospace companies in the US and EU will develop their own DAS type systems and helmets or buy into future versions of the current one. One note of interest, the F-22A currently does not have a Helmet Mounted Display(it was cut late in the program to save costs) and earlier generation fighters like the F-15 & 16, Eurofighter and Rafale do have advanced HMD's. I hear the F-22 is to receive a DAS type upgrade before long.