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Closing doors on Vanguard?
Posted: 27 Jun 2010, 10:22
by Anders Nielsen
Hello,
I don“t know if I overlooked something in the manual - but how do I close the doors and remove the stairways on the Vanguard before I fire up the engines?
Best Regards,
Anders
Re: Closing doors on Vanguard?
Posted: 27 Jun 2010, 10:42
by DaveB
Hi Anders
Unfortunately, the Vanguard model (much like the real thing) comes from an age when door operation was linked to other events so there is no manual control. I can't remember exactly which event this is now but I've a hunch it's linked to either engine 1 or 2. I seem to remember taxiing in on only 2 engines once (just for the hell of it) and when I looked outside to admire my handywork.. there were the airstairs!
ATB
DaveB

Re: Closing doors on Vanguard?
Posted: 27 Jun 2010, 10:54
by Garry Russell
From what I remember
Starting #1 closes one door and starting #2 closes the other
The model was made for FS.8 and this is one of the carry overs from those prehistoric times
An engine failure in flight can be somwhat embarrasing

Re: Closing doors on Vanguard?
Posted: 27 Jun 2010, 12:17
by Techy111
I thought that was a vickers design ? "ladies and gentleman we have lost two engines , the parachutes are under your seats and the doors are open with the steps down to aid your escape" lol
Ok back to my cave !!!
Tony
Re: Closing doors on Vanguard?
Posted: 27 Jun 2010, 22:20
by Filonian
Techy111 wrote:I thought that was a vickers design ? "ladies and gentleman we have lost two engines , the parachutes are under your seats and the doors are open with the steps down to aid your escape" lol
Ok back to my cave !!!
Tony
Graham
Re: Closing doors on Vanguard?
Posted: 30 Jun 2010, 21:51
by Anders Nielsen
Thanks for answers,
and the superb humour
I may soon test these these stylish emergency exits at flame out at FL250
BR Anders