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VC10 ZA150 to Fly Again?
Posted: 25 Aug 2020, 07:48
by chrispbits
UK Aviation News writes that Brooklands owned ZA150 has been bought by GJD Services Ltd on behalf of Kepler Aerospace with the intention of returning her to flight for the purpose of in-flight refuelling.
Re: VC10 ZA150 to Fly Again?
Posted: 25 Aug 2020, 09:42
by Dev One
I wonder who is going to become the aircraft Design Authority & who will look after the engines? What is current fatigue life?
Keith
Re: VC10 ZA150 to Fly Again?
Posted: 25 Aug 2020, 10:14
by TSR2
It will end up baked bean cans.
Re: VC10 ZA150 to Fly Again?
Posted: 25 Aug 2020, 10:36
by Motormouse
I'll ask Gary Spoors if I see him in the village.
Ttfn
Pete
Re: VC10 ZA150 to Fly Again?
Posted: 25 Aug 2020, 13:28
by Nigel H-J
who will look after the engines? What is current fatigue life?
As yet there are a few VC10's around that could possibly become donors?
Regards
Nigel.
Re: VC10 ZA150 to Fly Again?
Posted: 25 Aug 2020, 22:03
by Dev One
Nigel H-J wrote: ↑25 Aug 2020, 13:28
who will look after the engines? What is current fatigue life?
As yet there are a few VC10's around that could possibly become donors?
Regards
Nigel.
The problem these days is that there has to be someone who will take responsibility for the design - thats what killed Concorde, not enough old timers who know the ins & outs of the design, let alone servicing. Even material specifications can't just be changed willy nilly, they have to be proven to be approved equivalents. Electronics......where are you going to find 1960's stuff thats servicable.
Keith
Re: VC10 ZA150 to Fly Again?
Posted: 27 Aug 2020, 09:52
by Archer
If they put her on the US register in the experimental category then they won't need a design authority. Have a look at what this company is operating:
http://www.atacusa.com/index.html