On Thu, 25 Nov 2004 at 08:08:23 in message
, Bob Ingraham
wrote:
(LnrdRosee) wrote in message
...

Just a thought re your Concorde taking off are you using the afterburners as
well? I seem to remember hearing that the only way she got off the ground was
with full afterburners running.

hope this helps
Leonard Rosee
Australia

So far, Leonard, I don't see any control or setting for afterburners.
But I'll take a closer look. Good idea, anyway.

The Concorde has 'arm' switches for the afterburners. They are armed and
the throttles opened briskly to maximum, a take off check at 100knots is
that all 4 indicators show green for successful afterburners and full
power. Rotate takes several seconds. Fully loaded lift off at about 205
knots. Nose up to about 13.5 degrees and she should fly.

The afterburner switches are just behind the throttles on the central
console.
--
David CL Francis