Meteor F.8 prone pilot conversion

[Guest Vulcan32]

I would like to see this conversion, not a beauty, but very interesting.

 

Cheers, Heinz

[MARU5137 13,813]

 

And why not Heinz..even less beautiful aircrafts have unique designs.

 

[Russell 11]

I've seen this one at the Cosford museum.

 

In reality it looks........... just as ugly.

 

It's very interesting though as you say.

 

Regards

Russell

[Radders 1,574]

I'd buy one! If you need any photos, just ask. It's about 10 minutes from my work... would be more than happy to help.

 

 

[Zero77 7,787]

Lol, i know i wont buy it. That's even possible that i never saw anything that ugly in my whole life.

It seems that some kind of accident happened, as if a meteor has its nose stuck in a smaller aircraft's butt. The smaller aircraft (looks like a baby eggplane F-104) is really suffering and try to get away, please help this cute little thing !

 

Indeed, that's interesting, but sorry guys i cannot look at it without laughing.

Edited November 14, 2016 by Zero77

[Zero77 7,787]

BTW, does anybody know what was the purpose of that prone position? It must be terrible to stay in that position for a long time, and i dont really understand what it could improve. Maybe flying an aircraft like riding a motorbike?

I think the german also studied it during WW2 for some paper jets.

Edited November 14, 2016 by Zero77

[Russell 11]

The motto is - don't taxi with your eyes closed!

[patricksparks 1,001]

BTW, does anybody know what was the purpose of that prone position? It must be terrible to stay in that position for a long time, and i dont really understand what it could improve. Maybe flying an aircraft like riding a motorbike?

I think the german also studied it during WW2 for some paper jets.

To lessen the effects of G forces.

[MikeC 2,322]

There was an article in Aeroplane Monthly (iirc) many years ago by someone who flew it. Yes, the purpose was to research reducing the effects of G on the pilot - later solved by reclining the pilot (eg F-16). The biggest problem was lack of ability to move the head apparently, thus rendering good lookout impossible. Always flown with a safety pilot in the "proper" cockpit.

Sorry, I cannot remember the issue, but I'm sure it was Aeroplane Monthly.

Incidentally, and obviously, it was the longest Meteor variant.

Edited November 15, 2016 by MikeC

[Tony C 201]

....but sorry guys i cannot look at it without laughing.

I'll take your Meteor Prone and raise you a Martin B-10...