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Antonev 2's at Lagos.

Posted: 25 Nov 2006, 21:10
by VC10
When arrived at the Airport this morning to turnround my A340 these two were parked next door.

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Talking to one of the pilots he was ferrying them down to the Congo from Estonia! About 55 Flt hrs. Cruise speed 90 Kts, cruise Alt 4000Ft normally but had to climb at 100 fpm to 12000Ft in order to clear the Atlas mountains.

Posted: 25 Nov 2006, 21:14
by VEGAS
Thats a fair old stretch in one of those old crates! Nice pictures.

BTW whats that red device locked onto the yoke? Don't tell me its an anti-theft cruk-lock? :shock: :lol: :lol:

Posted: 25 Nov 2006, 21:20
by Garry Russell
Looks like a budget gust lock :think:

Garry

Posted: 25 Nov 2006, 21:37
by Motormouse
Garry Russell wrote:Looks like a budget gust lock :think:

Garry
Nah..its' the aviation 'Krooklock' they'll nick anything over there....

ttfn
Pete

Posted: 25 Nov 2006, 23:49
by VEGAS
Seeing as they are off to the Congo they may well be crossing paths with Pegasus Aviation Viscount (3D-PFI), if she's still about! :sad: