by Saracenman » Thu Oct 08, 2009 5:28 pm
[boastful mode]well, having stood beneath Concorde on numerous occasions when she was air-started for a JFK flight,...[/boastful mode]
...that image is VERY appropriate!
with no APU fitted, all Concorde's flying control surfaces would be completely inactive, until the Palouste was plugged in and the engines started. her HUGE elevons would initially be 'hanging down', and her rudder 'flopped' to one side - as soon as Olympus power was applied, everything would immediately spring to life - it really felt as is some prehistoric dragon ha been awoken from a snooze!
incredible - especially when mixed with that unmistakable screech of the Palouste
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Lunchtime! 
