Wednesday, September 28, 2016

Collins Proline 21

The FMS 5000 in the Collins system has many configuration and display options. I think one of the best for SA (Situational Awareness) is the Display Menu(DSPL MENU). Here you have options that you can display on the MFD like Nearest Airports, Hi & Lo Nav Ids, etc...
These options give better Awareness if things were to go south in a hurry. You will be one or two steps ahead having this information available for a better outcome in a potential Fire/Smoke, Engine Loss or Pressurization Problem.

Wednesday, April 27, 2016

Thirteen A-12s were built for the CIA.  Two M-21 variants, built to carry the Mach 4 D-21 drone, were also produced. An interceptor version was developed for the Air Force as the YF-12A. Ninety-three Lockheed F-12B interceptors were ordered though Secretary of Defense Robert S. McNamara  refused to release the funding for production. After three years, the order was cancelled. The Air Force liked the A-12, however, and ordered 32 of the more widely known two-place SR-71A “Blackbird” reconnaissance ships.
Powerplant of the Challenger 300, Honeywell HTF7000. 6826 lbs of thrust!