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Re: Artificial Horizon, K & E USN No. 6
From: Paul Hirose
Date: 2012 Oct 26, 13:17 -0700
From: Paul Hirose
Date: 2012 Oct 26, 13:17 -0700
Bruce J. Pennino wrote:
> I can't find any reference on this AH.I'm specifically looking for
information on the small tip of the "torpedo" which is missing. This tip of
the "torpedo" must have threads that go into the spout (I guess).
>
> I've found one piece of information that indicates these AHs were sold into
1960s. Anyone have any old K & E (maybe Gurley) catalogs? USN training
manuals?
An old K&E magazine ("The Compass") from the 1890s has this picture of
an artificial horizon kit. The "future article" mentioned on the page
simply explains the principle of the device and a little about its use.
I'm sure it has nothing you don't already know.
http://books.google.com/books?id=tX0SAAAAYAAJ&dq=editions%3AHARVARDHXHJ8E&jtp=3
Stanley (the famous instrument maker) describes the artificial horizon
in some detail in his book. However, the kit sounds different from
yours. The hole in the pan has no screw thread, or at least he doesn't
mention it.
http://books.google.com/books?id=QzM7AAAAMAAJ&pg=PA405
Nevertheless, the book has a lot of interesting insights from a master
craftsman. Table of contents:
http://books.google.com/books?id=QzM7AAAAMAAJ&pg=PR11
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