Imagine what could've been done with the mighty Saunders-Roe Princess flying boat, had the Brits just mothballed it until the right job came along for it. The Royal Jewels should've been sold to preserve it.
Yes, you guys are right, they all do spin the same, but as I was looking thru the viewfinder, it gave the appearance of engines going opposite to each other.
Sorry, what? Torque is not a factor as this is a multi engine aircraft with the engines not on the nose, but on the wing. Besides, if you watch closely you can see engines 2, 3 and 4 start, and they all spin clockwise (if viewed from behind). Unfortunatelt the narrator made an error in saying they spin in different directions.
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you're fucking stupid, and slider338 is right. Why do fucking ignorant uneducated morons like you always tell people things matter of factly as if they know? YOU ARE WRONG.
I am educated in the field of aviation at a university level, but you don't need that to tell they're not counter-rotating. If you watch the video, as I said before, you can see 3 of the engines start and they all spin the same way, so I think it's a safe assumption that the fourth does too. Yes, in the footage they look like they're spinning the other way, but its trick produced by the frame rate of the camera.
I noticed how generally you state your so called qualifications. You don't have a degree in aviation or a license, do you? Here goes: I'm 26, and I instruct in advanced fast jet aircraft, and I have my PHD from MIT in aeronautical engineering. I've been employed as a test pilot/engineer for 5 different advanced projects. I see all manners of test footage. The camera's frame rate will not make the two side's engines appear different. They are of the same aspect to the camera. YOU'RE DONE HERE.
Well, i have a bachelors degree in aviation and a masters in aerospace engineering from Oxford. At 22 I was the youngest shuttle commander ever and I commanded 14 missions. I then went on to solve the problem of global warming but it was hushed up by the government becuase then the media would be out of a job.
However, despite my herioc and obviously true exploits, I fail to understand what good you think have counter rotating propellers would do when they are not on the same axis. Link?
Or perhaps you could explain why all the motors start turning in one direction when being started, then they appear to spin in the opposite direction. That would be a real stumper for my argument.
@sp1tf1re1936 Well, on 4 or more engined aircraft, not a lot. But on twin engine aircraft, C/R engines eliminate the "critical engine" factor. That is to say that because of various aerodynamic effects, the failure of one engine will result in performance that is degraded in comparison to failure of the other. There are several lengthly explanations on the internet and as a former shuttle commander, you should be able to find them. So there you go!
The four engines are not spinning at the same speed, so are not synching the same way with the fixed framerate of the camera.
The Wright Cyclone R3350-24WA engines only rotate counter-clockwise (when viewed from the front). The propellers on the port side are not spinning in opposite directions from those on the starboard side.
@ljsavmech Oh god, man. You shouldn't have tried; seriously. Now the whole world is going to see me point out your fuck-ups, and you'll look like the idiot you are. Not only did you spell 'taught' and 'manners' wrong, your complete lack of puncuation leaves your sentence open to be read multiple ways. I'm not 100% sure what you even mean, but my best guess has YOU questioning MY education using your third-grade level grasp of this language. It's laughable.
@ljsavmech Really? Again? You don't know when to quit. MIT offers just about every kind of engineering program there is, especially common programs such as aeronautics. In fact, the first Phd in aeronautical engineering was awarded to Jimmy Doolittle before WWII at MIT. CHECKMATE. Shall we keep playing?
what does it matter who has what degree. i presume none of you are blind, so watch the video and you will see that three engines spin in the same direction
Funny how the thrust at idle can turn the entire aircraft around its vertical axis, until symmetric equal thrust is established.
rickey5353 8 months ago
That was a very cool video. I think it is great to see the old bird still flying.
Al989898 10 months ago
Why don't all you crack babies quit arguing & just enjoy the video clip...LOL
can anyone tell me how old or about how old that aircraft is?
mabroussardii 10 months ago
What a magnificent machine!
Imagine what could've been done with the mighty Saunders-Roe Princess flying boat, had the Brits just mothballed it until the right job came along for it. The Royal Jewels should've been sold to preserve it.
InfiniteMushroom 11 months ago
Based on Vancouver Island one hour from my home town!
Finding your way home is so important!
Let me guide you their....
Mike McKillican
Remax of Nanaimo
buynanaimo1 1 year ago
Great video.
twal1011 1 year ago
thats one hundred and twelve (112) cylinders firing.
videovic99 1 year ago
Good to see the old bird still in service! Thanks to her work in '07, helping old 'shake-n-bake' So. Cal with the fires!
She was really something to see at Lake Elsinore!
ThatMiserableCat 2 years ago
Well I'll be damned!
Yes, you guys are right, they all do spin the same, but as I was looking thru the viewfinder, it gave the appearance of engines going opposite to each other.
OOPS!
TooTallDean 2 years ago
It's Canadian English ones turn clockwise, French ones Turn Counter Clockwise. Together, Canadians Put out a LOT of fires.
offroadryanmb 2 years ago
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rcairpower 3 years ago
You mean the 1940's...
BikerRussell 3 years ago
yeah, the two motors on the left and the two on the right are counterrotating so that it eliminates torque.
Slider388 3 years ago
Sorry, what? Torque is not a factor as this is a multi engine aircraft with the engines not on the nose, but on the wing. Besides, if you watch closely you can see engines 2, 3 and 4 start, and they all spin clockwise (if viewed from behind). Unfortunatelt the narrator made an error in saying they spin in different directions.
sp1tf1re1936 2 years ago 2
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you're fucking stupid, and slider338 is right. Why do fucking ignorant uneducated morons like you always tell people things matter of factly as if they know? YOU ARE WRONG.
b1cc2 2 years ago
I am educated in the field of aviation at a university level, but you don't need that to tell they're not counter-rotating. If you watch the video, as I said before, you can see 3 of the engines start and they all spin the same way, so I think it's a safe assumption that the fourth does too. Yes, in the footage they look like they're spinning the other way, but its trick produced by the frame rate of the camera.
sp1tf1re1936 2 years ago 2
I noticed how generally you state your so called qualifications. You don't have a degree in aviation or a license, do you? Here goes: I'm 26, and I instruct in advanced fast jet aircraft, and I have my PHD from MIT in aeronautical engineering. I've been employed as a test pilot/engineer for 5 different advanced projects. I see all manners of test footage. The camera's frame rate will not make the two side's engines appear different. They are of the same aspect to the camera. YOU'RE DONE HERE.
b1cc2 2 years ago
Well, i have a bachelors degree in aviation and a masters in aerospace engineering from Oxford. At 22 I was the youngest shuttle commander ever and I commanded 14 missions. I then went on to solve the problem of global warming but it was hushed up by the government becuase then the media would be out of a job.
However, despite my herioc and obviously true exploits, I fail to understand what good you think have counter rotating propellers would do when they are not on the same axis. Link?
sp1tf1re1936 2 years ago 2
Or perhaps you could explain why all the motors start turning in one direction when being started, then they appear to spin in the opposite direction. That would be a real stumper for my argument.
tomdcam 2 years ago
@sp1tf1re1936 Well, on 4 or more engined aircraft, not a lot. But on twin engine aircraft, C/R engines eliminate the "critical engine" factor. That is to say that because of various aerodynamic effects, the failure of one engine will result in performance that is degraded in comparison to failure of the other. There are several lengthly explanations on the internet and as a former shuttle commander, you should be able to find them. So there you go!
schlusselmensch 1 year ago
The four engines are not spinning at the same speed, so are not synching the same way with the fixed framerate of the camera.
The Wright Cyclone R3350-24WA engines only rotate counter-clockwise (when viewed from the front). The propellers on the port side are not spinning in opposite directions from those on the starboard side.
SigSkyline 2 years ago 3
@b1cc2 clearly all that education has not tought you maners
ljsavmech 2 years ago
@ljsavmech Oh god, man. You shouldn't have tried; seriously. Now the whole world is going to see me point out your fuck-ups, and you'll look like the idiot you are. Not only did you spell 'taught' and 'manners' wrong, your complete lack of puncuation leaves your sentence open to be read multiple ways. I'm not 100% sure what you even mean, but my best guess has YOU questioning MY education using your third-grade level grasp of this language. It's laughable.
b1cc2 2 years ago
@b1cc2 MIT does not offer a aeronautical engineering program ROFLMAO
ljsavmech 2 years ago
@ljsavmech Really? Again? You don't know when to quit. MIT offers just about every kind of engineering program there is, especially common programs such as aeronautics. In fact, the first Phd in aeronautical engineering was awarded to Jimmy Doolittle before WWII at MIT. CHECKMATE. Shall we keep playing?
b1cc2 2 years ago
"I am educated in the field of aviation at a university level"
No, you're not. You can't pick up an aerospace engineering degree without understanding the effects of torque.
-jcr
NSResponder 2 years ago
what does it matter who has what degree. i presume none of you are blind, so watch the video and you will see that three engines spin in the same direction
ddashk 2 years ago
where can I fly one?
Xiber1 3 years ago
i saw this thing flyin in air,man this thing is a beast!
604h22a 4 years ago 3