BluKoo
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Are the letters along side a plane (G-BVKF) like a number plate on a car? Or is that a make/model name of the plane?
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VrsTurbo
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G means uk based aircraft.
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BluKoo
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What about the BVKF?
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Russ
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yes.
G means its a civil aircraft form the UK. there will also be a plate on the outside somewhere with that information and more on (serial number i think) which is fire proof.
but i may have made that its been a while since i did 'plane stuff'
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Jamie Walby
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Not sure but dont think the last letters stand for anything in particular and are just the planes registration.
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Russ
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quote:
Originally posted by BluKoo
What about the BVKF?
that's aircraft specific, and different countries use different codes, UK use 4 letters
as wallby said, relates to registration
[Edited on 20-12-2012 by Russ]
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BluKoo
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So that means this plane is the same one pictured here with rockets underneath...
According to the website: "On Orkney Island. The latest addition to the independent Scottish Air Force! Note the rockets under the wing!"
http://www.airliners.net/search/photo.search?regsearch=G-BVKF
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nathy_87
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Does it mean it's conveyor belt approved?
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smcGSI16V
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quote:
Originally posted by BluKoo
independent Scottish Air Force!
 
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BluKoo
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Yeah, you can ignore that part
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ed
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As said, G means it's registered in Great Britain and the rest of the registration is it's identity. You can even get personalised reg's for them  The make is Europa and the model is an XS with the tricycle landing gear.
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BluKoo
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I see. Thanks.
This plane has been booked in for a detail with my brother
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ed
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Has he done an aeroplane before? I've seen a few specialist aeroplane detailing companies before - looks like an interesting one for him 
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LeeM
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detailing a plane thats in use? seems like a waste of time and money to me
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BluKoo
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Nope. First ever plane. I can imagine it'll take a while to do. Could also be quite awkward doing the underside of those wings. I'd be wanting a mechanics trolley which jacked up to any height so you could lie down and do it.
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Originally posted by LeeM
detailing a plane thats in use? seems like a waste of time and money to me
Why's that? No different to detailing a car which is in use.
[Edited on 20-12-2012 by BluKoo]
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BluKoo
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I've actually just been told the plane is no longer in use. It's just going to get suspended from the roof of the shed
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ed
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Plus their bellys are almost always covered in oil and other gunk 
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LeeM
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quote:
Originally posted by BluKoo
Nope. First ever plane. I can imagine it'll take a while to do. Could also be quite awkward doing the underside of those wings. I'd be wanting a mechanics trolley which jacked up to any height so you could lie down and do it.
quote:
Originally posted by LeeM
detailing a plane thats in use? seems like a waste of time and money to me
Why's that? No different to detailing a car which is in use.
[Edited on 20-12-2012 by BluKoo]
no ones sees it when its out and its not going to last an outing before its shit up again. as its going on display though i see the point
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ed
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It's actually very important to keep an aeroplane clean, especially if it's made out of aluminium. This one is fiberglass, but there are still parts on it which need to be cleaned and maintained.
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LeeM
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cleaned yes, detailed? no.
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BluKoo
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If you protect a surface properly (which is an important part in a detail) it's easier to clean.
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LeeM
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meh, ill agree with cars but its definitely unnecessary on a plane in my eyes
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Pete_vxl
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I have now, heard it all.
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taylorboosh
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Pretty cool that
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BluKoo
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quote:
Originally posted by Pete_vxl
I have now, heard it all.
What part of this conversation are you referring to? The part that the owner is getting a plane detailed, or the part that he's hanging it from the roof? Or the fact that he's getting it detailed to hang from the roof?
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