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[Peppermint]

Hopefully the 732 doesn't have one of those stupid hush kits haha. Hope the deal goes well, would LOVE to see more 732's back in NZ, only know of the airwork 732 in NZ and I've never seen it even though someone said they fly to ChCh

[victor_alpha_cha...]

Hopefully the 732 doesn't have one of those stupid hush kits haha. Hope the deal goes well, would LOVE to see more 732's back in NZ, only know of the airwork 732 in NZ and I've never seen it even though someone said they fly to ChCh

Uh-oh

It has a hush kit installed, but it's not one of those dorky looking ones sticking out the back of the engine. You can't actually tell the difference easily, except a hush-kitted 732 has slightly longer nacelles.
Also the easiest way to tell a hush kitted 732 is that on a non-kitted one, the clamshell thrust reversers open vertically (One at the top, one at the bottom), and if it is kitted then the reversers open up at a funny angle- here's a picture showing what I mean, with a hush-kitted 737-200:

Note they have not opened from the top and the bottom, but instead on an angle.


I couldn't find a pic of a non-kitted 732, which demonstrates how rare they are nowdays.

[greaneyr]

Every time I look at a pic of a JT8D on reverse thrust during the landing roll, I can still hear it in my head. There is something about the -200 that just feels so 'fast' when you're on the runway in either take-off or landing configuration.

Really pleased to hear VAL are growing. Just goes to show how much sense your dad had in deciding to work WITH ANZ rather than against them

Richard

[benwynn]

Hush kits are standard anyway, or Atleast in Australia- you have to have them on or CASA will be on your tail

[pois0n]

Hopefully the 732 doesn't have one of those stupid hush kits haha. Hope the deal goes well, would LOVE to see more 732's back in NZ, only know of the airwork 732 in NZ and I've never seen it even though someone said they fly to ChCh

It's a beast, I saw it a couple days ago

[SA227]

Also the easiest way to tell a hush kitted 732 is that on a non-kitted one, the clamshell thrust reversers open vertically (One at the top, one at the bottom), and if it is kitted then the reversers open up at a funny angle

The angle of the reverse thrust has nothing to do with hushkitting, it's actually an aerodynamic thing. Essentially the vertical ones didn't work so were modified in 1969 to the 35 degree angle.

Good information here on the 737 development http://www.b737.org.uk/powerplant.htm

[-GASKA-]

Great news for VA.

Jim

[WasFlightOps]

Nothing wrong with NQC! I've spent many an hour in the jumpseat......could do with a paintjob though.

[victor_alpha_cha...]

The angle of the reverse thrust has nothing to do with hushkitting, it's actually an aerodynamic thing. Essentially the vertical ones didn't work so were modified in 1969 to the 35 degree angle.

Good information here on the 737 development http://www.b737.org.uk/powerplant.htm

Ok thanks, Dad got that one wrong too

The Delta 737s though were fitted with a much nicer looking hushkit than fitted to NQC. It is almost invisible, as opposed to that big stupid looking thing that NQC has. Have a look at these pics:

NQC's ugly one:


Delta's much nicer looking ones:


Hopefully I'm not wrong on this one

NQC could do with a paintjob though.

That's what I mean. Passengers will tend to go on the look of an aircraft when they judge what condition it is in, surely they would prefer to fly in a plane with brand new paint and a new interior? NQC would look much better with a new coat of paint, or at least not being all-white.

[Daniel]

The 737 200 would be so cool
Hope you Dad has a safe trip and comes back with a contract
Maybe you could invite all NZFF members on the delivery flight, we pay for our own flights over (just joking)
Here is a bugdet edit that i did on paint!


Cheers
Daniel

[victor_alpha_cha...]

The 737 200 would be so cool
Hope you Dad has a safe trip and comes back with a contract
Maybe you could invite all NZFF members on the delivery flight, we pay for our own flights over (just joking)
Here is a bugdet edit that i did on paint!


Cheers
Daniel

Haha nice!
What airline was that 737 originally?

[Daniel]

Haha nice!
What airline was that 737 originally?

Air Comet Chile (the white model).
It will be great to see another 737 200 in NZ (lets hope).
Are any new buildings going to be constructed for new aircraft?

Cheers
Daniel