In previous videos, we showed stop motion composites of the museums 2nd Mi-24, Bord 120 being topped off with the repaired transmission and the left engine being re-installed. After another full days work preparing the right engine bay, we re-installed the right engine. Here is a composite for that day.
One frame was taken every 30 seconds... so each second of video is about 15 minutes. George can be seen in the foreground meticulously checking (and chasing) all the details that needed attention.
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Showing posts with label George. Show all posts
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
Charge of the not-so-light brigade
When the Mi2 goes out for a test flight, it is usually accompanied by a ground crew (seen here in the background).
While another crew was the subject of an earlier post, everyone piled on today and the taxiing Mi2 managed to stay ahead on the way to the hanger.
George supervised both the helicopter and cart crew. Fortunately the Mi2 is set up to accommodate our diligent observer.
George's cousin, Gunner.
While another crew was the subject of an earlier post, everyone piled on today and the taxiing Mi2 managed to stay ahead on the way to the hanger.
George supervised both the helicopter and cart crew. Fortunately the Mi2 is set up to accommodate our diligent observer.
George's cousin, Gunner.
Thursday, April 16, 2009
Canine command helps out
Some dogs seem to take on the personalities of their owners.
George is a hard worker, he is always ready to go and wants to be involved. Here he is watching from the museum office waiting for his chance to get started with the day's activities.
And there is something about riding in the carts that dogs and kids, even us big kids enjoy.
George's friend Wolfie comes out to the airport occasionally to help out as well.
Wolfie is an experienced passenger in small aircraft, but his favorite question is, "are we there yet?"
George and Brad are about to take the Mi-2, Bord 211, out for a walk.
George is a hard worker, he is always ready to go and wants to be involved. Here he is watching from the museum office waiting for his chance to get started with the day's activities.
And there is something about riding in the carts that dogs and kids, even us big kids enjoy. George's friend Wolfie comes out to the airport occasionally to help out as well.
Wolfie is an experienced passenger in small aircraft, but his favorite question is, "are we there yet?"
George and Brad are about to take the Mi-2, Bord 211, out for a walk.
Tuesday, March 24, 2009
Clear the decks
The ongoing restoration of the Mi-24 "Gate Guardian" continues with work to clear the upper decks so blades can be reinstalled.
Looking through the CAF's jeep, CAF-CWAM volunteers are seen working on the CAF static display. For more stories about this restoration, click on the label "Board 122" at the bottom of this post.
High winds made work on the helicopter today a challenge. George, who is ladder-challenged anyway, had to do his supervising from one of the ground support vehicles.
The goal for the Commemorative Air Force and Cold War Air Museums is an exhibit that will be enjoyable and meaningful for the public and future generations.
Here we get two thumbs up from some future aviators. Thanks Guys!
Looking through the CAF's jeep, CAF-CWAM volunteers are seen working on the CAF static display. For more stories about this restoration, click on the label "Board 122" at the bottom of this post.
High winds made work on the helicopter today a challenge. George, who is ladder-challenged anyway, had to do his supervising from one of the ground support vehicles.The goal for the Commemorative Air Force and Cold War Air Museums is an exhibit that will be enjoyable and meaningful for the public and future generations.
Here we get two thumbs up from some future aviators. Thanks Guys!
Wednesday, March 11, 2009
Parts commonality is a Good Thing
The MiG-23 tow bar is massive, as you would expect with a 30,000+ pound aircraft. When we rebuilt the tow bar, we found that we were missing the pins to attach it to the nose wheel. After some head-scratching over exactly what we needed, we walked over and took a look at the MiG-21 tow bar we recently received. In an earlier post (In praise of central planning,) we told the story about how one of the parts on the Mi-24 fits the MiG-23. We were pleasantly surprised to find that the MiG-21 and Mig-23 can use the same tow pins! Parts commonality is a good thing for us and I'll bet it made things a lot easier for the base guys too.
Brian inserts the MiG-21 tow pins in the MiG-23.
The Mig-23 tow bar is a massive piece of equipment. Steel cables (not shown in this picture) also connect the tow bar to the main gear.
The job is not complete until George checks it out and lets us know we're ready to go.
Brian inserts the MiG-21 tow pins in the MiG-23.
The Mig-23 tow bar is a massive piece of equipment. Steel cables (not shown in this picture) also connect the tow bar to the main gear.
The job is not complete until George checks it out and lets us know we're ready to go.
Sunday, February 8, 2009
Getting a Fish out of Bed
We recently moved the MiG-21 from the storage hangar to the maintenance hangar. It had languished there, out of sight, out of mind. It was time for it to get some attention.
It was still on rollers, too low to get jacks under it.
First, we raised it up and got it on a collection of wood pallets. Our thinking is that we'll attach the wings and then get jacks under the aircraft to lift it up about six feet so that we can drop the gear.
Then we took the wings out of their shipping stands and put them first on pallets then raised them with the forklift and put them on L-39 wing dollys. The wings are heavy and it helps to have some big guys who can muscle them around. Here George the Dog is seen keeping an eye on Todd and supervising as well.
Eventually we got both wings on dollys and everybody posed for a picture.
Tracie posed for a calendar picture as well.
Much work needs to be done. The wing pins need to be rehabilitated and the fairings need some sheet metal work. And then there's that whole "getting the engine running" thing we need to worry about.
It was still on rollers, too low to get jacks under it.
First, we raised it up and got it on a collection of wood pallets. Our thinking is that we'll attach the wings and then get jacks under the aircraft to lift it up about six feet so that we can drop the gear.
Then we took the wings out of their shipping stands and put them first on pallets then raised them with the forklift and put them on L-39 wing dollys. The wings are heavy and it helps to have some big guys who can muscle them around. Here George the Dog is seen keeping an eye on Todd and supervising as well.
Eventually we got both wings on dollys and everybody posed for a picture.
Tracie posed for a calendar picture as well.
Much work needs to be done. The wing pins need to be rehabilitated and the fairings need some sheet metal work. And then there's that whole "getting the engine running" thing we need to worry about.
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