The official aviation quiz topic!

HorsePower · Post by **HorsePower** » 21 Jun 2005, 23:49

realplaneshaveprops wrote:You gave the best answer, so it's next question comes from you!

Ok, thanks!

So the question is:

What does mean the acromym C.A.C.A. (no it doesn't mean shit in french

!)

If nobody find, I will give you some clues.

Regards

Seb.

realplaneshaveprops · Post by **realplaneshaveprops** » 21 Jun 2005, 23:54

Not an easy one!

Is it something with Civil Aviation ... Authority?

That's the only thing I can think off.

Koen

HorsePower · Post by **HorsePower** » 22 Jun 2005, 00:12

It's an concept wich can be used on either civilian and military aircrafts.

Seb.

Post by **sn26567** » 22 Jun 2005, 09:12

The 1926 US Congressional Air Commerce Act (CACA) which was at the origin of the National Airspace System?

Post by **sn26567** » 22 Jun 2005, 09:14

The Central air communication agency (CACA) of Uzbeksitan?

HorsePower · Post by **HorsePower** » 22 Jun 2005, 11:37

No, C.A.C.A. is a technological concept. Only props aircrafts are concerned (currently, I don't think it is used, but it will be in the near future).

Seb.

realplaneshaveprops · Post by **realplaneshaveprops** » 22 Jun 2005, 19:34

That's one good question! I've no idea what it could be, but I won't give up.

I tried to google it, but it was unsuccessful!

Koen

Avro · Post by **Avro** » 22 Jun 2005, 20:27

That's a very tough question Seb !!!

Is that CACA concept related to the flaps of the turboprops ?

Chris

HorsePower · Post by **HorsePower** » 22 Jun 2005, 22:40

Avro wrote:Is that CACA concept related to the flaps of the turboprops ?

Nope!

Well, you say C.A.C.A. for a quadri and A.C. for a bi (P-38 lightning).

Can't say more!

Seb.

Advisor · Post by **Advisor** » 23 Jun 2005, 09:26

Seb and engines go hand in hand. I'm not even trying

He is an authority so i rest

HorsePower · Post by **HorsePower** » 23 Jun 2005, 12:13

It's so simple that you are all blind

. 4 letters for 4 engines...

Seb.

Post by **sn26567** » 23 Jun 2005, 13:08

Clockwise-Anticlockwise (bis)

HorsePower · Post by **HorsePower** » 23 Jun 2005, 13:26

********JACKPOT********

WE'VE GOT A WINNER HERE!

C.A.C.A. means effectively Clockwise-Anticlockwise-Clockwise-Anticlockwise

This concept increases the stability of the aircraft, so you don't need a big tail so you reduce the tail size and save some weight. Since you reduced the tail size, you can also reduce the flap size and save more weight! Etc...

Your turn André!

Regards

Seb. 8)

Avro · Post by **Avro** » 23 Jun 2005, 14:03

Thanks for the explanation Seb. I learned something today

Chris

Advisor · Post by **Advisor** » 23 Jun 2005, 15:10

Avro wrote:Thanks for the explanation Seb. I learned something today

Chris

Me too.

Post by **sn26567** » 23 Jun 2005, 17:11

Like most of you know, SN Brussels Airlines has a frequent flyer programme called Privilege. Privilege normally gives you a free ticket for 20,000 miles. It currently offers free tickets to a certain destination for a greatly reduced number of miles.

My question is threefold:

Which is that destination? How many miles will be deducted from your account to get you there and back? What is the validity of this offer?

Avro · Post by **Avro** » 23 Jun 2005, 17:36

Which is that destination?

Jersey

How many miles will be deducted from your account to get you there and back?

4000 miles

What is the validity of this offer?

flights between 01/07/2005 - 31/08/2005

Post by **sn26567** » 23 Jun 2005, 17:56

Almost correct, but two mistakes.

Avro · Post by **Avro** » 23 Jun 2005, 17:59

And here is my second try then

Which is that destination?

Jersey

How many miles will be deducted from your account to get you there and back?

2000 miles

What is the validity of this offer?

flights between 02/07/2005 - 31/08/2005

Post by **sn26567** » 24 Jun 2005, 10:49

Correct, Chris. I am seriously thinking at flying to Jersey with my wife and FF miles. Previously the cheapest (in airmiles) ticket I got was with Sabena to Edinburgh: 5,000 miles return.

Your turn, Chris!