For those of you with aviation experience :)

2008-01-21 15:02:17

#1

M.O.A.B: 'Light 'em up!'; +1,220|6233|Escea

Would you mind helping me with a few details? I'm writing a book that involves an escape in a prop aircraft, speciffically this type of plane, an Antonov An-26:

*image behold though not really relevant

https://www.richard-seaman.com/Aircraft/AirShows/Ciaf2006/Highlights/PolishAn26From1oClock.jpg

Now I don't expect anyone to know the ins and outs of this plane exactly, but could anyone help with the following:

1. Procedures (i.e buttons pressed, things checked etc) for take off in a dual prop aircraft.
2. Emergency radio transmissions (specifically military, naval to be exact, if known).
3. Correct procedure for ditching an aircraft in the ocean (if there is one )

Much appreciated .

Last edited by M.O.A.B (2008-01-21 15:03:18)

2008-01-21 15:03:31

#2

CommieChipmunk: Member; +488|6580|Portland, OR, USA

lol... wtf dude?

2008-01-21 15:04:08

#3

Funky_Finny: Banned; +456|6142|Carnoustie, Scotland

Hah, yeah good luck with that.

Found out how to get out: Press E

Last edited by Funky_Finny (2008-01-21 15:07:11)

2008-01-21 15:04:36

#4

Ender2309: has joined the GOP; +470|6581|USA

if you're going to write a book do your own damn research.

i'll help for a 35% royalty fee.

2008-01-21 15:05:39

#5

Jestar: Shifty's Home Number: 02 9662 8432; +373|6751

Press teh Ejector Button.

2008-01-21 15:06:04

#6

Ollie: Formerly known as Larkin; +215|5994|Halifax, West Yorkshire

I think the chances of someone on here knowing how to fly a Russian cargo plane are pretty slim. You might wanna try some kinda airplane buff forum.

2008-01-21 15:06:23

#7

Airwolf: Latter Alcoholic; +287|6730|Scotland

sure dude, I can probs help on 2 out of 3.

Gimme a day? Just that I meet someone tomorrow who used to be a test pilot

2008-01-21 15:07:15

#8

NantanCochise: Member; +55|5988|Portugal/United States

Are you nuts! There is no procedure for the An-26, its a flying tractor. The best pilots of that type will tell you that its a different experience every time they roll out. The plane is Russian afterall.

2008-01-21 15:07:25

#9

bakinacake: HA HA; +383|5996|Aus, Qld

M.O.A.B wrote:
3. Correct procedure for ditching an aircraft in the ocean (if there is one )

What on earth would that be for?

2008-01-21 15:07:38

#10

M.O.A.B: 'Light 'em up!'; +1,220|6233|Escea

Ollie wrote:
I think the chances of someone on here knowing how to fly a Russian cargo plane are pretty slim. You might wanna try some kinda airplane buff forum.

I didn't say specifically a Russian cargo plane, just anyone who knows how to fly a dual engined prop plane.

2008-01-21 15:08:25

#11

Jestar: Shifty's Home Number: 02 9662 8432; +373|6751

Ollie wrote:
I think the chances of someone on here knowing how to fly a dual engined prop plane are pretty slim. You might wanna try some kinda airplane buff forum.

2008-01-21 15:08:26

#12

Skorpy-chan: Member; +127|6355|Twyford, UK

This IS doing his own research. Asking if people happen to know.

And before you ask, I didn't spend enough time on MS Flight Sim as a kid, so no.

2008-01-21 15:12:13

#13

M.O.A.B: 'Light 'em up!'; +1,220|6233|Escea

Skorpy-chan wrote:
This IS doing his own research. Asking if people happen to know.

And before you ask, I didn't spend enough time on MS Flight Sim as a kid, so no.

lol

2008-01-21 15:13:22

#14

usmarine: Banned; +2,785|6771

May I suggest going to AVSIM.com and searching for this aircraft. A lot of people who make planes for flightsims, include manuals and checklists in the download also.

2008-01-21 15:17:36

#15

D6717C: Anger is a gift; +174|6643|Sin City

MOAB pm me an email address if you want and I'll try to help ya.

2008-01-21 16:19:30

#16

Mr.Dooomed: Find your center.; +752|6338

Is it gonna be a spy novel ala Robert Ludlum?

Nature is a powerful force. Those who seek to subdue nature, never do so permanently.

2008-01-21 16:23:56

#17

ThaReaper: Banned; +410|6649

Well for take off, you would start your engines and propellers. Then put your flaps to 5. Then you would contact the radio tower and request permission to taxi. Then once on the runway you would ask for clearance to take off. Once approved you would put max throttle and take off. Once in the air reduce your flaps to 0.

That may not be correct, but that's how I do it on FSX.

2008-01-21 16:30:15

#18

**LiLp-DeFiNeD: Banned; +54|6165|Vancouver, BC, Canada

I COULD fly a Russian cargo plane, all the BF2 flying and FSX flying helps, and I can sorta read Russia, so yeah...

Bu as far as manuals, seen a couple before for different planes, not sure which ones, not sure where.

2008-01-22 03:54:30

#19

M.O.A.B: 'Light 'em up!'; +1,220|6233|Escea

Im_Dooomed wrote:
Is it gonna be a spy novel ala Robert Ludlum?

Sort of special forces based with the odd sci-fi element to it (not aliens )

2008-01-22 03:59:01

#20

Magpie: international welder....Douchebag Dude, <3 ur mom; +257|6536|Milkystania, yurop

will there be boobies?

2008-01-22 04:03:49

#21

daddyofdeath: A REAL Combat Engineer in the house; +187|6263|UK Bradford W,Yorks. Age 27

Magpie wrote:
will there be boobies?

Transvestite boobies?!!!

2008-01-22 07:25:56

#22

loubot: O' HAL naw!; +470|6588|Columbus, OH

how are you going to escape from MIGs in that thing???

2008-01-22 07:47:23

#23

Gawwad: My way or Haddaway!; +212|6695|Espoo, Finland

loubot wrote:
how are you going to escape from MIGs in that thing???

The obvious answer would be 'barrel roll' but I'm going to say immelmann.

2008-01-22 07:53:31

#24

loubot: O' HAL naw!; +470|6588|Columbus, OH

Gawwad wrote:
loubot wrote:
how are you going to escape from MIGs in that thing???
The obvious answer would be 'barrel roll' but I'm going to say immelmann.

Max Immelmann would be very proud

2008-01-22 07:54:41

#25

jsnipy: ...; +3,276|6532|...

flaps, rudder crosswinds, thats all i recall from 20 years ago

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