|
11-30-2008, 09:05 PM
| #1 |
| Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 4
| Yew Compass/Directional Gyro Howdy gentlemen, Here are a few pictures of a compass that was in my Grandfather's possession when he passed away. You're the first folks I thought to show pics of it to, once an internet search turned out fruitless. He was in the US Air Force from '43-'72, if that narrows it down a bit  Any ideas as to what type of compass this is, or what type of plane might have had it? Just below the deviation card is the word YEW sourrounded by a box. Front View...  Rear View. There's a two pronged plug that looks like it runs an electric gyro that spins that card around the face of the compass.  On either side of the deviation card are two prongs that when you squeeze, opens up the front face. Inside are four stacked discs and adjustment screws.  Again, the moveable face around the compass.  |
|         |
|
12-01-2008, 08:17 AM
| #2 |
| “Archive”   Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 4,850
| Hum for some reason I cant see the pictures. 
__________________  "Valor does not mean Hero." |
|
| |
|
12-01-2008, 08:39 AM
| #3 |
| Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 4
| Hmm. Was able to see them from this and my other computer after posting. Just made my album in photobucket 'public' if that will change anything.... If you're referring to the quality of the pics; my cellphone isn't great  |
|
| |
|
12-01-2008, 05:16 PM
| #4 | |
| “Archive” Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 4,850
| Quote:
__________________ "Valor does not mean Hero." | |
|
| |
|
12-01-2008, 07:48 PM
| #5 |
| “Archive” Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 4,850
| Here you go textide, I believe this may be your insturment or of simular model. From the book Japanese Aircraft equipment by Robert C Mikesh.
__________________ "Valor does not mean Hero." |
|
| |
|
12-02-2008, 08:33 AM
| #6 | |
| Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 4
| Quote:
 | |
|
| |
|
12-02-2008, 08:49 AM
| #7 |
| Junior Member Join Date: Sep 2008
Posts: 4
| |
|
| |
|
12-02-2008, 07:06 PM
| #8 | |
| “Archive” Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 4,850
| Quote:
__________________ "Valor does not mean Hero." | |
|
| |
|
06-11-2009, 09:13 PM
| #9 |
| Junior Member Join Date: May 2009
Posts: 1
|  Hello Hello The Compass is a Type 92 Model 2 Used in several japanese aircraft including the Ohka 11 MXY series (Suicide jet-planes) and zero series planes Nice photos , it is just what i was looking for , thank you for posting them |
|
| |
|
06-11-2009, 09:29 PM
| #10 |
| Senior Member  Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina
Posts: 3,722
  | Micdrow, you truly amaze me some days.
__________________ "Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it" "Those who dwell in the past, condemn the future"  |
|
| |
|
06-12-2009, 05:38 PM
| #11 | |
| “Archive” Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 4,850
| Quote:
__________________ "Valor does not mean Hero." | |
|
| |
|
06-12-2009, 08:50 PM
| #12 |
| Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: South Carolina
Posts: 3,722
| You seem to be able to get the official part number for the 5th rivit on the right under the wing within 5 seconds while I'm trying to figure out if it's a rivit or not.
__________________ "Those who forget the past are condemned to repeat it" "Those who dwell in the past, condemn the future" |
|
| |
|
06-13-2009, 06:18 AM
| #13 | |
| “Archive” Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Wisconsin
Posts: 4,850
| Quote:
__________________ "Valor does not mean Hero." | |
|
| |
 |
| Thread Tools | |
| Display Modes | |
| |
Linear Mode
