Drinking and Flying

[FLYING_TRUCKER]

Hi Bazza:

Sorry but I never tried to drink it....I am afraid I have been a scotch or beer drinker.

I have heard stories of people drinking the alcohol out of the compass though.

What people do not understand but over a prolonged period of time some of that stuff will cause blindness.

Just getting off the topic for a second...all of you that like taking pictures of aircraft...be very careful when approaching the aircraft that it's radar is not on or being tested by the crew.  There are procedures to ensure safety at ALL Military Bases as well as Commercial Airports and pilots and technicians have policy procedures to follow regarding this.
However I see a lot of pictures posted of corporate aircraft at smaller airfields.  Just make sure no one in the aircraft is showing someone else inside the radar or workings of the aircraft before stepping in front to take your shots.
Medical problems can occur depending on exposure  time and the strength of radar unit.

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

[codered]

When I used to work at an FBO we had these arosal type cans with a tube that would go into the fuel tank.  We would put the fuel de-ice additive in the tank while we were pumping the Jet-A.  We would even do it during the summer months.  Although it might be 80 degrees on the ground, once the jets would climb to cruise altitude, it could get to below freezing.

Ah those were the days of a ramp rat.  Everyone should try it sometime in their youth....

[Falcon_Six_Two]

[quote]Hi Falcon:

It was used for de-icing.
We also used vegetable and mineral based hydraulic fluids prior to what they are using to-day.
Survival equipment such as edible candles were also standard on most

[FLYING_TRUCKER]

Thanks for the compliment Falcon .

Please do not underestimate your teachers.  Experience is one thing however it only comes with knowledge.  Any person who feels that they can survive with experience alone is only fooling themselves.  A person no matter what trade or profession they are in must always continue to seek knowledge.  
Teachers are the finest exporters/conveyors of facts and knowledge and you would probably find many have experience in the specialized field that they teach in.

After 40 year of flying I realize I am not the quickest bunny in the woods any more...BUT...I learned over the years to make contacts and to ask questions.  Since I gave all my trade manuals to the museum I can still pick up the phone and call them or people like those at SPAR, Air Canada, people still serving in the Armed Forces and yes some Teachers.

And Falcon this Forum is full of very very knowledgeable folks from all walks of life...so don't ever be afraid to ask a question and that goes for anyone.

Just ask Hagar every time the poor fellow posts...who always has a question...that dam flying trucker LOL

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

[Bazza]

Blimey Doug,

You must be nearly as (old) mature as me ! !

Good advice though.....

Bazza

[Jakemaster]

This is a very intresting thread.  Its always nice to learn more about these old birds

[FLYING_TRUCKER]

Hi Folks...just got a call from a friend of mine who put as many hours in the Dak as I did...he now is a consultant with firms like SPAR and a few more.
He mentioned that the DAK or DC3 also progressed to de-icing boots on the props and does have some shots of both systems.Will try to obtain them and send them off to you folks who are interested.

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug

[ruekesj]

i can offer a little bit of knowledge

[Wing Nut]

Next time they fill it, put Jack Daniels in there instead!  ;D

[FLYING_TRUCKER]

Hi ruekesj:

Great information..Thanks!

Now...I am a bit rusty on the recovery of glycol...perhaps you could inform us...Most Military and Civil Airfields recover glycol and store it to be shipped back and recycled.
At what per-centage (the strength when tested on the ground) is that done?
Also I understand that which is not recovered from the ground is released usually to a sewage  treatment section on the airfield and actually feeds the bacteria.
Am I correct in stating that?
I also see now hot air as well as de-icing fluid can be used by the glycol spray trucks...I take it this is a cost saving as well as environmental procedure.
We have some members writing I believe term papers that your input might be interesting to them as how we are helping the environment by not releasing these chemicals directly into the environment.

Would look forward to your input....Thanks for Posting

Cheers...Happy Landings...Doug