Jim R
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That is superb, Andy. Well done, you should be very proud of that.
Navstar was the original form of what’s now called GPS, with ten satellites launched from the late 1970s to the mid-80s. The second generation, which would become the GPS as we know it, started with 24 satellites launched in the late 80s to early 90s.Albeit some aircraft/vessels had a military system called NavStar, it wasn't as accurate as it need more satellites back then to give an accurate position.
I was never in a position to use it, (NavStar), it was only fitted to deployed front line units. Listening to other crews who had used it, to get any form of accuracy with it the NavStar system need 5 satellites to give moderate accuracy.Navstar was the original form of what’s now called GPS, with ten satellites launched from the late 1970s to the mid-80s. The second generation, which would become the GPS as we know it, started with 24 satellites launched in the late 80s to early 90s.
That’s not easy when there are only ten in orbit. GPS needs three satellites above the horizon, IIRC, to give a decent position (more is better) but it had 24 of them specifically so that there could always be three visible.to get any form of accuracy with it the NavStar system need 5 satellites to give moderate accuracy.
You're right from what I understand Jacko, 3 satellites needed for accurate GPS. From what I believe, the civil GPS system piggybacks the Military system. Don't know how accurate that statement is.That’s not easy when there are only ten in orbit. GPS needs three satellites above the horizon, IIRC, to give a decent position (more is better) but it had 24 of them specifically so that there could always be three visible.
Clever tip - I'll file that onefill the canopy with BluTac
Allen, in reality the Gannet wouldn't be armed at all. It needed the payload for fuel as it was usually employed well ahead of the fleet. Eyes and ears. The poor guy at the back was the Observer or navigator and aerial tactician. It was always first off the catapult and was usually the very last aircraft barring the plane guard helicopter. It was a busy machine!!!Sorry Andy, I'm really late in again...A super finish to a bird I know nothing about!!! Sure looks like it was armed to the teeth too. I just wonder why the one poor blighter has to always sit so far away in the back of a 3-crew plane. Was it the beans or maybe he didn't shower regularly? Another great build and even better paint finish out of your new workshop my friend...
Prost
Allen
You guys will have your own Gannet Squadron soon!!Just seen this one Andy, fantastic work. I really like the colour scheme, I must get me one.
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