Can anybody tell me what the piece of wire is for that is stretched across and above the casing of the instrument panel. ??
It has been suggested by some of us at CAF Newquay that it is to line up on a refuelling drouge when refuelling from another tanker ?
Can't think what else it is used for !
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Coling
Strange piece of wire in coclpit ?
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Re: Strange piece of wire in coclpit ?
It has been on the VC10 since the early days. I believe due to the shape of the coming there wasn't a clear horizontal reference on the approach so a BOAC captain came up with the 'washing line' idea.
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Re: Strange piece of wire in coclpit ?
Thanks Paul,1103 wrote:It has been on the VC10 since the early days. I believe due to the shape of the coming there wasn't a clear horizontal reference on the approach so a BOAC captain came up with the 'washing line' idea.
Paul
Much appreciated, will pass on to colleagues at CAF Newquay.
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Strange piece of wire in coclpit ?
Hello, have a look at this page, it includes the story of 'Rendall's washing line':
http://www.vc10.net/History/Individual/GARVF.html
The reason is as Paul stated, to provide a horizontal reference. More about 'Flaps' Rendall here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituar ... ndall.html
http://www.vc10.net/History/Individual/GARVF.html
The reason is as Paul stated, to provide a horizontal reference. More about 'Flaps' Rendall here: http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/obituar ... ndall.html
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Re: Strange piece of wire in coclpit ?
As a bit of additional info, lack of the washing line was a No Go item
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Re: Strange piece of wire in coclpit ?
Thanks to all for information on the 'Rendall' washing line, much appreciated.
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Re: Strange piece of wire in coclpit ?
Also, it got really taught during cruise, frightening...!
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Re: Strange piece of wire in coclpit ?
It was great for hanging your charts over or drying wet gloves!
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