Radio Controlled Airplanes Videos
What is it like in the cab of a locomotive for the Engineer?
I’ve seen the videos on youtube, but I want to ask you guys and gals directly. Locomotive cabs are rather austere. They lack the ergonomics of an aircraft cockpit. The aircraft has carpeted floors and sheepskin seat covers. Six way adjustable seats. Cup holders and reading lights. The pilot straps on the airplane, so to speak. I recently visited the Railway museum in Sacramento and the shop at Bailey Yards in NE. What’s it like in the cab of a locomotive in harsh weather? Do you have heat controls and AC? Are you allowed to play the radio or portable music devices? Do engineers report to a “traffic controller” of sorts? Or is it all automated signals now days? What do the signals mean? Red over green, that sort of thing. I rode Amtrak recently for the first time. It was great.
They are rather plain.Just about everything on an engine is an option and some railroads equip their engines better than others(especially seats).Just about all new units have AC and all have heaters with simple controls(low,med.,and high).Some of the older engines could be chilly in cold weather(to the point where it was wise to always carry duct tape to seal doors and windows if needed).And very few had AC and even fewer AC that actually worked.They are much nicer now in all respects.Nope were not supposed to play music,read,etc.All tracks are under the control of a train dispatcher who directs the movements of trains.There are different types of signal systems and territories.Where i run(Texas and New Mexico) it is all CTC which is controlled by a dispatcher in Omaha NE.We still get track warrants and train orders on paper.As for signals there are too many to cover them all and they mean different things on some railroads..Basics are green=go,red=stop,yellow=get ready to stop at the next signal.The red over green you mention is proceed on the diverging route at the proscribed speed through the turnout(switch).A double yellow is prepare to advance on diverging route at the next signal.There are different speeds for different signals also.Google railroad block signals and you should find lots of them to read about.Well i was on a train all night and that’s about all i can answer right now.I’m sure others will be along to add to what i have told you.
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How to Build and Fly a Radio Controlled Model Airplane (Model PT-40) $99.99 At last, a complete instructional tape, that not only takes you step by step, through the building process, but teaches you secret techniques known only to the Master Builders. Noted modeler, Bill Fries, then accompanies you to the flying field and teaches you how to make your first flight…. |
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Big Bird Fly-In Giant RC Airplanes and Jets $9.75 Recorded at the Big Bird Fly-In in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin, this all new, professionally shot and edited DVD contains spectacular video of some of the BIGGEST R/C aircraft in the world and interviews with the amazing guys who love to build and fly them. Features both propeller- driven and jet turbine aircraft.DVD Bonus Features include: – Hysterical Big Bird Bloopers! – ?-scale Patriot missile lau… |
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The Flight of the Jewels $1.99 … |
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Warbirds and Classics Over the Midwest I $10.95 Welcome to Warbirds and Classics Over the Midwest. For three days hundreds of giant scale warbirds, pre-1960 aircraft and military jets buzzed the runway of Wellnitz Field in Fond du Lac, Wisconsin. Spot Productions was there each day, and beyond, to chronicle the premier of this much-anticipated R/C aircraft event.Join us as we take a broad look at the event itself and then take a closer look a… |
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Kidz Gear Wired Headphones For Kids $19.95 Introducing the first adult-featured stereo headphones made specifically for kids. Manufactured with the same high quality components as those used in standard adult headphones, the Kidz Gear CH68KG01 stereo headphones deliver extremely rich sound quality for a variety of audio content – DVDs, MP3s, Game Players, Television, Radio and more. Featuring BOTH a built-in Volume Control knob as well as … |
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Parrot AR.Drone Quadricopter Controlled by iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and Android Devices (Orange/Blue) $245.99 The AR.Drone remote-control quadricopter is a groundbreaking device combining the best of many worlds, including modeling, video gaming, and augmented reality. The AR.Drone is remote-controlled by an iPhone and features a number of sensors, including a front camera, vertical camera, and an ultrasound altimeter. The AR.Drone can also be used in video games, such as AR.FlyingAce, a dogfight between … |
