[Boatanchors] Winding coils

[John Franke]

My only CAT shot was in an E-1B aboard the Forrestal.  You were slammed back 
into your seat with the stroke, and thrown forward at the end of the stroke 
due to the aircraft's large drag.  We could have taxied off the deck, but 
the pilot needed a CAT shot for qualifications.  I did have 150 hours in 
E-1Bs and 600 hours in E-2Bs.

John  WA4WDL

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Clarke, Tom AIR4.0P NATOPS" <frederic.clarke at navy.mil>
To: "Carl" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>
Cc: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 12:55 PM
Subject: RE: [Boatanchors] Winding coils


We even made some free deck runs in the old C-1 COD and the S-2.  Just
roar down the deck and all of a sudden the deck is gone and you are
flying!

The newer C-2A Greyhound has turboprops and the latest mod puts 8 blade
props on the machine.  The C-2 is about twice the weight of the old COD
and it takes a pretty healthy shot of steam to get her off the pointy
end.  I never experienced it, but the old hydraulic cats really gave you
a bang.

73 Tom


Tom Clarke
Wyle Labs,  Aeronautics
NATOPS Program Support Specialist
USN/USMC National Airworthiness Office
Naval Air Systems Command, AIR-4.0P
(301) 995-3793/DSN 995-3793
Fax: (301) 757-6599
Cell (301) 904-2053
frederic.clarke at navy.mil


-----Original Message-----
From: Carl [mailto:km1h at jeremy.mv.com]
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 12:47
To: Clarke, Tom AIR4.0P NATOPS; Duane Fischer, W8DBF; Michael Tauson
Cc: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Winding coils

At least the COD keeps the skivy stains to a minimum since the Cat
pressure
is reduced. You dont need much push to get those monster twin radials
grabbing air.

You barely feel the launch.

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Clarke, Tom AIR4.0P NATOPS" <frederic.clarke at navy.mil>
To: "Carl" <km1h at jeremy.mv.com>; "Duane Fischer, W8DBF"
<dfischer at usol.com>;
"Michael Tauson" <wh7hg.hi at gmail.com>
Cc: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>
Sent: Wednesday, July 09, 2008 12:26 PM
Subject: RE: [Boatanchors] Winding coils


Well, I am a Navy pilot and flying a carrier landing can be the most fun
(or the scariest, if it is a dark and rainy night with a pitching deck)
you'll ever have  with your pants on.  However, I share your opinion
that doing it, sitting backwards, in the back of the airplane leaves a
lot to be desired!  My most recent shot was off Eisenhower last December
and it still is a surprise when the cat fires!

73 de Tom/W4OKW


Tom Clarke
Wyle Labs,  Aeronautics
NATOPS Program Support Specialist
USN/USMC National Airworthiness Office
Naval Air Systems Command, AIR-4.0P
(301) 995-3793/DSN 995-3793
Fax: (301) 757-6599
Cell (301) 904-2053
frederic.clarke at navy.mil


-----Original Message-----
From: Carl [mailto:km1h at jeremy.mv.com]
Sent: Tuesday, July 08, 2008 7:47
To: Duane Fischer, W8DBF; Michael Tauson
Cc: boatanchors at mailman.qth.net
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Winding coils

Having been catapulted off and landed on carrier flight decks a few
times it
adds a whole new dimension to the word "sudden" !

And no, I wasnt a Navy pilot, just a captive passenger.

Carl
KM1H


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Duane Fischer, W8DBF" <dfischer at usol.com>
To: "Michael Tauson" <wh7hg.hi at gmail.com>
Cc: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>; "Carl Nord WA1KPD"
<chnord at comcast.net>;
"Peter Markavage" <manualman at juno.com>
Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 10:52 PM
Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Winding coils


> Since you walked away Michael, they tell me it was still a good
landing.
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: "Michael Tauson" <wh7hg.hi at gmail.com>
> To: "Duane Fischer, W8DBF" <dfischer at usol.com>
> Cc: <boatanchors at mailman.qth.net>; "Carl Nord WA1KPD"
> <chnord at comcast.net>; "Peter Markavage" <manualman at juno.com>
> Sent: Monday, July 07, 2008 10:47 PM
> Subject: Re: [Boatanchors] Winding coils
>
>
>> On Mon, Jul 7, 2008 at 3:58 PM, Duane Fischer, W8DBF
<dfischer at usol.com>
>> wrote:
>>
>>> The fall was a breeze, but that sudden stop is a real attention
getter!
>>
>> I've made a few landings like that ... but they were in airplanes.
:-)
>>
>> Best regards,
>>
>> Michael, WH7HG
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