VC10 ZA150 to Fly Again?

[chrispbits]

UK Aviation News writes that Brooklands owned ZA150 has been bought by GJD Services Ltd on behalf of Kepler Aerospace with the intention of returning her to flight for the purpose of in-flight refuelling.

[Dev One]

I wonder who is going to become the aircraft Design Authority & who will look after the engines? What is current fatigue life?
Keith

[TSR2]

It will end up baked bean cans.

[Motormouse]

I'll ask Gary Spoors if I see him in the village.

Ttfn

Pete

[Nigel H-J]

who will look after the engines? What is current fatigue life?

As yet there are a few VC10's around that could possibly become donors?

Regards
Nigel.

[Dev One]

who will look after the engines? What is current fatigue life?

As yet there are a few VC10's around that could possibly become donors?

Regards
Nigel.

The problem these days is that there has to be someone who will take responsibility for the design - thats what killed Concorde, not enough old timers who know the ins & outs of the design, let alone servicing. Even material specifications can't just be changed willy nilly, they have to be proven to be approved equivalents. Electronics......where are you going to find 1960's stuff thats servicable.
Keith

[Archer]

If they put her on the US register in the experimental category then they won't need a design authority. Have a look at what this company is operating: http://www.atacusa.com/index.html