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Vulcan XH558 Delta Lady
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Thursday, June 29, 2006
Wednesday, June 28, 2006
Vulcan XH558 Delta Lady
Many of you will know about my other passion in life,
Yes there is another lady in my life as well as my Beautiful wife Sara x.
I'm talking about Delta Lady or Vulcan XH558.
The last airworthy Vulcan B2 Bomber in the world! She is everything British and we need your help now in returning her to flight this Year.!
I have been involved in the project for 5 years now and we are now at the stage of almost roll out after her full Service for return to flight.
Heres the latest on the work so far.
Major Service passes half-way point - May 2006
There's been very significant progress in the six months since the last Newsletter, with the Major Service now past the half-way point. Activity in the hangar at Bruntingthorpe continues apace, with the main effort now focused on airframe structural rectification and enhanced electrical inspection and rectification. A typical example of structural rectification is the repair of cracks in the engine air intakes that arise over time from the aerodynamic punishment that this area of the aircraft takes. Also, as the result of the in-depth inspection of wiring in the wings, it has been decided to replace the vital power cables to the eight Powered Flying Control Units that actuate the elevons.
The Non-Destructive Testing has been completed, with virtually a clean bill-of-health for the aircraft. Over 450 X-ray pictures have been taken of various parts of the structure, with only three minor, repairable, cracks found. Olympus KeyMed has provided vital assistance in the form of intrascopes for the inspection of otherwise inaccessible parts of the structure.
Preparation for the main fatigue life extension modification on the rear spar, “Mod 2222”, has nearly been completed. This involves removing the main bolts that secure the bottom of the wing spar to the centre section of the aircraft. Coventry University is kindly helping us with the supply of very accurate laser-based measuring equipment to ensure that the wing is correctly positioned for this modification.
On aircraft systems, detailed analysis has concluded that some 47 systems are not required in our operation of XH558 under civilian regulations, ranging from the Navigation and Bombing System to the Ration Heaters. One major decision taken was to replace the aircraft's Military Flight System (MFS) with modern equipment. The cost of overhauling the MFS, and maintaining it over the operating life of the aircraft proved prohibitive, many times the cost of replacing the unit with a modern reliable replacement. A Bendix-King heading indicator, and AIM artificial horizon will now be provided for each pilot, with additional navigational data supplied by a Garmin 430 GPS unit.
The deletion of some systems required safety assessment by the Marshall Aerospace Design Office, needing thorough design analysis to ensure that no reduction in safety would occur as the result. (As a policy, nothing will be done to prevent these non-functional systems being reinstalled once the aircraft has finally been grounded, to return XH558 to its original configuration.)
OEMs and servicing partners around the country are hard at work with component and system servicing – “need dates” for these items are now available from the project plan, and our supporting companies are aiming to meet these dates to minimize any project slippage. As an example, work is underway on the re-skinning of our rudder and elevons at Beagle Aircraft in Christchurch , Dorset , and at Air Atlantique in Coventry .
Some other key milestones have been passed in recent weeks. First, we had the delivery back to Bruntingthorpe of the first major overhauled unit, a Chassis Mounted Fuel System, from Goodrich in Hall Green, Birmingham . Second, the first overhauled Airborne Auxiliary Power Pack (a small gas turbine driving an alternator) was successfully run up to speed and tested.
Looking further ahead, planning for the testing and operation of the aircraft is under way. Following submission of our description of the way we are going to operate the aircraft to the CAA, a very helpful review was held at the CAA's headquarters at Gatwick, and the feedback from that meeting is being integrated into our plans. We are now are beginning to plan all the various things that need to be in place to ensure a safe and successful operation as a “one aircraft airline”!
Yes there is another lady in my life as well as my Beautiful wife Sara x.
I'm talking about Delta Lady or Vulcan XH558.
The last airworthy Vulcan B2 Bomber in the world! She is everything British and we need your help now in returning her to flight this Year.!
I have been involved in the project for 5 years now and we are now at the stage of almost roll out after her full Service for return to flight.
Heres the latest on the work so far.
Major Service passes half-way point - May 2006
There's been very significant progress in the six months since the last Newsletter, with the Major Service now past the half-way point. Activity in the hangar at Bruntingthorpe continues apace, with the main effort now focused on airframe structural rectification and enhanced electrical inspection and rectification. A typical example of structural rectification is the repair of cracks in the engine air intakes that arise over time from the aerodynamic punishment that this area of the aircraft takes. Also, as the result of the in-depth inspection of wiring in the wings, it has been decided to replace the vital power cables to the eight Powered Flying Control Units that actuate the elevons.
The Non-Destructive Testing has been completed, with virtually a clean bill-of-health for the aircraft. Over 450 X-ray pictures have been taken of various parts of the structure, with only three minor, repairable, cracks found. Olympus KeyMed has provided vital assistance in the form of intrascopes for the inspection of otherwise inaccessible parts of the structure.
Preparation for the main fatigue life extension modification on the rear spar, “Mod 2222”, has nearly been completed. This involves removing the main bolts that secure the bottom of the wing spar to the centre section of the aircraft. Coventry University is kindly helping us with the supply of very accurate laser-based measuring equipment to ensure that the wing is correctly positioned for this modification.
On aircraft systems, detailed analysis has concluded that some 47 systems are not required in our operation of XH558 under civilian regulations, ranging from the Navigation and Bombing System to the Ration Heaters. One major decision taken was to replace the aircraft's Military Flight System (MFS) with modern equipment. The cost of overhauling the MFS, and maintaining it over the operating life of the aircraft proved prohibitive, many times the cost of replacing the unit with a modern reliable replacement. A Bendix-King heading indicator, and AIM artificial horizon will now be provided for each pilot, with additional navigational data supplied by a Garmin 430 GPS unit.
The deletion of some systems required safety assessment by the Marshall Aerospace Design Office, needing thorough design analysis to ensure that no reduction in safety would occur as the result. (As a policy, nothing will be done to prevent these non-functional systems being reinstalled once the aircraft has finally been grounded, to return XH558 to its original configuration.)
OEMs and servicing partners around the country are hard at work with component and system servicing – “need dates” for these items are now available from the project plan, and our supporting companies are aiming to meet these dates to minimize any project slippage. As an example, work is underway on the re-skinning of our rudder and elevons at Beagle Aircraft in Christchurch , Dorset , and at Air Atlantique in Coventry .
Some other key milestones have been passed in recent weeks. First, we had the delivery back to Bruntingthorpe of the first major overhauled unit, a Chassis Mounted Fuel System, from Goodrich in Hall Green, Birmingham . Second, the first overhauled Airborne Auxiliary Power Pack (a small gas turbine driving an alternator) was successfully run up to speed and tested.
Looking further ahead, planning for the testing and operation of the aircraft is under way. Following submission of our description of the way we are going to operate the aircraft to the CAA, a very helpful review was held at the CAA's headquarters at Gatwick, and the feedback from that meeting is being integrated into our plans. We are now are beginning to plan all the various things that need to be in place to ensure a safe and successful operation as a “one aircraft airline”!
Wednesday, June 21, 2006
Wednesday, June 07, 2006
Emu Systems Emulator 2 & Ableton Live
Someone asked if I still use my old Emulator 2 the other day. Here she is
Here's a screen dump of a E2 string section recorded in to live for the FD Track Gold digging.
I'm using my Emulator 4 Ultra and Emulator X more at the moment but you just cant beat those glorious filters on the E2 I've got quite a large library on 51/4 floppy's It takes an age to load but well worth it.
The string sounds are so beautiful. I record directly in to Ableton Live so once done, I don't need to bother with the E2 again. (Not that she has crashed or let me down) I'm just looking after the old girl! After-all she is 22 years old!! I don't think she will be coming on tour!
Here's a screen dump of a E2 string section recorded in to live for the FD Track Gold digging.
Monday, June 05, 2006
Well it was far to nice this week-end to work on any production..
It looks like summer has arrived at last.
Sat on the Beach most of Saturday with the Grand children (Yes Grand Children) and built a nice big castle!
This week I will start to lay down the music for a new Final Demand Track called Gold Digging.
This was written by Keith some time ago. I like the name as its a play on words with regard to the famous night club Goldiggers. A favorite haunt of ours when we started out as "Athena" way way back in 1987.... That seems like only yesterday to me..
Will post lyrics later and photo's of that Castle....
incidentally. Sincity Records Uk are giving away 4 Songs from our Fresh From The Bottle Album. In .mp3 format
you can listen in, or download at the Finaldemand Music Link to the right.
The tracks included are Someone, Overdrive, Always There and Come Back.
check it out soon.
Sat on the Beach most of Saturday with the Grand children (Yes Grand Children) and built a nice big castle!
This week I will start to lay down the music for a new Final Demand Track called Gold Digging.
This was written by Keith some time ago. I like the name as its a play on words with regard to the famous night club Goldiggers. A favorite haunt of ours when we started out as "Athena" way way back in 1987.... That seems like only yesterday to me..
Will post lyrics later and photo's of that Castle....
incidentally. Sincity Records Uk are giving away 4 Songs from our Fresh From The Bottle Album. In .mp3 format
you can listen in, or download at the Finaldemand Music Link to the right.
The tracks included are Someone, Overdrive, Always There and Come Back.
check it out soon.
Friday, June 02, 2006
After eight years new music is on the horizon...
Welcome to my new blog,
Please bare with me as I'm new to this blog stuff!
I haven't put out a recording since 1998's finaldemand album Fresh from the bottle.
see www.finaldemand.net for a re-fresher.
Over the next few months I will take you through the recording process of 2 new albums.
Keith has been busy writing songs for a new finaldemand album and I have been recording songs for my side project album "Pembrook Road".
I will be recording in my new 48 track studio "Polaris" and also with my mobile set up in my week-end home on the south coast of England.
This is the working area of "Polaris"
Please bare with me as I'm new to this blog stuff!
I haven't put out a recording since 1998's finaldemand album Fresh from the bottle.
see www.finaldemand.net for a re-fresher.
Over the next few months I will take you through the recording process of 2 new albums.
Keith has been busy writing songs for a new finaldemand album and I have been recording songs for my side project album "Pembrook Road".
I will be recording in my new 48 track studio "Polaris" and also with my mobile set up in my week-end home on the south coast of England.
This is the working area of "Polaris"
The mobile set up is a laptop running Ableton live and an M-Audio Ozone controller.
In the last eight short years music production technology has come on leaps and bounds! I just love the freedom the mobile stuff gives me, sitting on a beach is so much better than in a windowless studio!
Though "Polaris" does have its plus sides also.. Most of my sounds I'm using at the moment are from my Triton,JD800,JX10,DX5 and OB12 not the sort of stuff you could use on the beach.
all tracks are mastered and mixed using a euro desk mx8000 strait in to a Vampire Rack PC running wavelab 5 and EMU Emulator X.
see www.peterjames-stephen.com for more info on the vampire.
Music used to be 90% of my life I'm getting an urge to get back in the seat again.. This corporate life is great, but I know what I'd rather be doing......
see you next week.
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