[simpits-tech] Jetstream Update

[Roy Coates]

On Tue, 22 Jul 2003, Bubba wrote:

>
> Hrmm... it's been years, but I could have sworn the spar went through the
> cabin.

Nope. The cabin has a 100% flat floor, then there's a single step up to
the flight-deck.


> > Too far away. Theres a handy cupboard behind the FO seat which will do
> > nicely though.
>
> I don't remember that either. I don't remember there being anything behind
> the seats, actually. Is this one of the stretched Jetstreams?

Its a J41 which is effectively a stretched J31/32



> > Puzzled about the spar comments, if you look at the delivery photo's
> > you'll see that the entire wing section is one lump, the fuse sits on
> > top of that so the spar is effectively below floor level.
>
> Might be the Death Tube (Metroliner) I'm thinking of, but I'll see if I can
> dig up any of my very old pictures.
>
> Ah HA! Figured it out. Dad used to fly the 31, not 41.


Ah... pics and anecdotes welcomed!  :)


Roy.