Chris,
That would be one of the early models, a Baron 55. As I mentioned, it would
appear that the one I photographed has been fitted with the D'Shannon
Aviation STC kit, which will work on all models of the Baron.
I have never flown in one, but I understand that they are well-respected
airplanes.
Jim Nichols
Tullahoma, TN USA
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From: "Chris Barker" <ftog@xxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
To: "Olympus Camera Discussion" <olympus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2012 1:10 PM
Subject: Re: [OM] IMG: Airport Snaps
> Jim
>
> I had a look at the Baron at RAF Wyton, this afternoon: the wings have no
> vortex generators at all, that I could see.
>
> It is probably a different, older, model to the one you photographed. It
> has '55' on the fuselage.
>
> I've never looked closely at one of these twins before and I rather like
> it. It looks comfortable, it must have plenty of spare power and with
> wings that thick probably has decent range. If only I could afford to
> keep one . . .
>
> Chris
>
> On 20 Jul 2012, at 21:50, Jim Nichols wrote:
>
>> As to the vortex generators, I have seen a lot of different
>> installations.
>> These are on a Beech Baron twin, and, not only spanned the wing from the
>> nacelle to the tip, but were also installed between the nacelle and the
>> side
>> of the fuselage, though not in pairs in this case. The latter
>> installation
>> was what surprised me. I must assume it was done to increase the flap
>> effectiveness. Normally, I see them used to energize the flow over
>> ailerons
>> and the tail surfaces.
>
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