When you see this close up, you have to pinch yourself . By definition this is aviation prowess at an unbelievable level . Even more incredible is that design commenced nearly 80 years ago and the protoype flew in August 1952 . It's a tribute to the aircraft that 72 years later volunteers are so eager to make their contribution to enable this astonishing aircraft to remain "alive" . Wonderful ❤
Really enjoyed the video. I do have to say that the blade blend at 25.20 looks well dodgy. That has got to be a stress raiser. The rule of thumb would be 10mm spread of blend for every 1mm depth of blend. I know that the limits are more generous on final third of the blade but that blend looks too severe (in my opinion).
Evening folks, the blend at 24:35 is to sharp, it needs to be longer, smoother and the profile returned and finally polished. I was the Harrier Force Blade Blending instructor for 12 years. The blend looks like it had a knife edge finish, that is wrong. Follow the profile of the blade. To sharp a blend is a stress raiser and it will fail. On the Pegasus, the first stage compressor blade at 102% has the same centrifugal force as having 12 double decker buses hanging off each single blade (26 in total). Brought lots of memories back seeing the half casing removed. The correct material to use for finishing blends is an abrasive sheet called "micromesh", at the end the blend it should be as shiny as a mirror with no evidence of the file marks. Good luck.
The first time I saw a Vulcan, I knew that I was looking at something very special. My first sight of one was at Castle Air Museum in California in 1975.
The 301s have an extra zero-stage Stator blades compared to the 201’s which also contributes to a bigger end diameter and length overall. The oil tank on the 301’s is also not in the nose bullet unlike the 201’s.
When you see this close up, you have to pinch yourself . By definition this is aviation prowess at an unbelievable level . Even more incredible is that design commenced nearly 80 years ago and the protoype flew in August 1952 . It's a tribute to the aircraft that 72 years later volunteers are so eager to make their contribution to enable this astonishing aircraft to remain "alive" . Wonderful ❤
Nice to see some youngsters in the mix - bodes well for the future of the old girl.
Really enjoyed the video. I do have to say that the blade blend at 25.20 looks well dodgy. That has got to be a stress raiser. The rule of thumb would be 10mm spread of blend for every 1mm depth of blend. I know that the limits are more generous on final third of the blade but that blend looks too severe (in my opinion).
Glad you enjoyed the video
I agree, that’s a shocking repair. At least it won’t be flying 🤷♂️.
Just spotted, at 26.28, those two are even worse!
Long shot but are you John Nunn ex-Honington prop flt?
@ RB199 bay, yes. Whom are you?
Hi John, its Paul Giverin. Hope you are keeping well. Didn't you have an old Hillman Hunter at the time?
Evening folks, the blend at 24:35 is to sharp, it needs to be longer, smoother and the profile returned and finally polished. I was the Harrier Force Blade Blending instructor for 12 years. The blend looks like it had a knife edge finish, that is wrong. Follow the profile of the blade. To sharp a blend is a stress raiser and it will fail. On the Pegasus, the first stage compressor blade at 102% has the same centrifugal force as having 12 double decker buses hanging off each single blade (26 in total). Brought lots of memories back seeing the half casing removed. The correct material to use for finishing blends is an abrasive sheet called "micromesh", at the end the blend it should be as shiny as a mirror with no evidence of the file marks. Good luck.
Too many helpers around the project, especially when using lifting equipment, good to see everyone is keen, however not at any cost.
The first time I saw a Vulcan, I knew that I was looking at something very special. My first sight of one was at Castle Air Museum in California in 1975.
Great video Steve 👏👏
Thanks Rick
Lovely to see you all. Alex
25 years in the mob, doing that sort of stuff as a Sumpy and never heard a safety brief 😂🤣.
Wow how many stood around during the lift and no head protection..would be better if it was indoors but needs must.
What are the main differences between this Olympus 301 and xh558 and xl426 201s besides power outputs
The 301s have an extra zero-stage Stator blades compared to the 201’s which also contributes to a bigger end diameter and length overall. The oil tank on the 301’s is also not in the nose bullet unlike the 201’s.
Thank God this is not gonna fly again!
WTF has the Porsche cars got to do with this icon?
There was a group of Porche Panameras visiting the Vulcan for a photo shoot
It's a way that they can raise some much needed funds.