Camel take off roll

[BrendAn]

Have a look at this camel takeoff.

 

 

Edited 22 hours ago by BrendAn

[Marty_d]

Beautiful landing.

[facthunter]

They use a 'BLIP' switch to control the Power.  The entire motor rotates with the Prop  at about 1100 RPM. Lots of Gyroscopic precession. Nev

[facthunter]

The Blip switch cuts the Ignition when you want reduced Power. Later Motors have throttle control (as Normal). The fuel enters through the Hollow crankshaft since the entire engine rotates with the Prop attached to it These motors used Copious amounts of Castor (vegetable) Oil and was the originator of (Wakefield) CASTROL Oils.. The Camel was difficult to fly as it turned Much more Rapidly in one particular direction due the Large gyroscopic Precession effect of the Motor . Once Pilots got used to it, It was used to advantage in aerial combat.  Nev

[facthunter]

It's very rare to even see or Hear one of these "proper" Rotaries running. I'm surprised nobody seems Interested..  They DO this sort of thing in New Zealand where they really punch above their weight. There's a great Museum in Christchurch  with Knowledgeable people to show you around. It wasn't affected by the Earthquake, Luckily.  Nev