York "Ascalon"

mjahn · Post by **mjahn** » 23 Apr 2007, 12:35

As I write, Hans Hermann's repaint of Winston Churchill's York "Ascalon" has been added to avsim's files queue. Many thanks, Hans. I've lost count, but it must be the tenth or so repaint of Virtual Birds Factory, and I understand more are yet to come ...

Post by **DaveB** » 23 Apr 2007, 13:13

Excellent Manfred

We're on the threshold of buying our first York's for the VA (doing route tests as I speak) and all of these repaints will be put to good use

While you're here.. do you happen to have an accurate MZFW figure for the York :think:

ATB

DaveB :tab:

Motormouse · Post by **Motormouse** » 23 Apr 2007, 17:16

Been an interesting read in 'Aeroplane monthly' recently,
titled "I was Churchill's Navigator" about the journeys of 'Ascalon'

ttfn

Pete

simkarus · Post by **simkarus** » 23 Apr 2007, 21:17

Thank you Manfred for your announcement of the Avro York ASCALON here in this forum.

Due to an oversight, the model.moyd file necessary for displaying the Ascalon textures is absent from the package uploaded to avsim. :doho: However, the model file has been included in all other Avro York repaints by Hans Hermann (Virtual Birds Factory), except in A685dan1.zip. :hi:

Sorry for any inconvenience caused. :heaven:

Kindest regards
Hans

mjahn · Post by **mjahn** » 23 Apr 2007, 21:42

Dave:

do you happen to have an accurate MZFW figure for the York

What I have are these figures from Jane's AWA 1949-50 (scanned text):

WEIGHTS AND LOADINGS (Heavy freighter version).â€” Weight empty (equipped) 39,458 Ib. (17,899
kg.). Crew (4) 680 Ib. (308 kg.). Crew's baggage 100 Ib. (45 kg.). Fuel and oil 19,192 Ib. (8,705 kg.). Water 125 Ib. (57 kg.). Total freight load 11,445 Ib. (5,192 kg.). Max. weight loaded 71,000 Ib. (32,206 kg.). Max. landing weight (on grass) 58,000 Ib.(25,909 kg.). Max. landing weight (on concrete) 60,000
Ib. (27,216 kg.).Wing loading 54.6 Ib./sq. ft. (266.6 kg./m.2). Power loading 10.9 Ib./h.p. (4.93 kg./h.p.).

WEIGHTS AND LOADINGS (21-passenger version).â€” Weight empty (equipped) 43,438 Ib. (19,704
kg.). Crew (5) 820 Ib. (372 kg.). Crew's baggage 125 Ib. (57 kg.). Fuel and oil 19,192 Ib. (8,705 kg.). Water 300 Ib. (136 kg.). Food 125 Ib. (57 kg.). Passengers (21) 3,570 Ib. (1,619 kg.). Passengers' baggage 1,030 Ib. (476 kg.). Mail 2,380 Ib. (1,080 kg.). Weight loaded 71,000 Ib. (32,206 kg.). Landing weights and loadings as Heavy Freighter version.

Post by **DaveB** » 23 Apr 2007, 22:13

Hi Manfred,

Excellent stuff.. VMT

Hans..
No problem sir. As you say, that particular model is already included in previous paints and advocates of the York will have all of them

Looking forward to whatever comes next!! :dance:

ATB

DaveB :tab:

Paul K · Post by **Paul K** » 26 Apr 2007, 18:18

Motormouse wrote:Been an interesting read in 'Aeroplane monthly' recently,
titled "I was Churchill's Navigator" about the journeys of 'Ascalon'

ttfn

Pete

I agree Pete, very interesting indeed.