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ACCLIP 08/06/21 Mission Daily Schedule
 
Plan of the Day, Friday, Aug. 6th, Flight Day

0500    Mechanics show up / aircraft pre-flight
0600    Aircraft access for instrument teams. It might be earlier, but do not approach aircraft until instructed to do so.
0700    Mission brief Go/No-Go (bldg. 994)
0715    Payload access ends
0730    Tow/fuel aircraft
0830    Aircrew / aircraft pre-flight
0850    Aircrew suit-up
0915    Aircrew cockpit integration
0930    Engines start
0950    Taxi
1000    Take off (~3 hour flight)
1300    Land
1330    Debrief (bldg. 994)
1330    Payload access
1500    End of day

LOAD / POWER-ON SEQUENCE: (60 Minutes)

0:00min           MMS (30min), PALMS (60min), DLH (60min), Roscoe (2min), O3 (10min), ISAF (30min)
PALLET 1 (15min): UTLS-AMP (14min), SP2 (15min)

15:00min         PALLET 3 (20min): ChiWIS (6min), COMA (20min)

35:00min         FRONT (L) PALLET 2 (15min): LIF-NO, LIF-SO2 (15min)
BACK (L) PALLET 4 (20min): WAS (20min)

Internet Connectivity to MTS:
Some personnel on the NASA-connect network are still having issues accessing MTS, if you are one of those affected, we have a couple of options, give them a try today to ensure it works for you tomorrow.

  • We’ve setup a temporary cellular hotspot in room 110 (network: ESPOMifi1, password: ESPOpass).
    • The bandwidth is limited, so only personnel that cannot connect to the nasa network should use it.
    • Limit the connection to one device per person
    • Disable automatic downloads for the device you connect to the ESPOMifis
    • Do not use for large data consumption.
    • Once you connect to the network(s), to avoid any connection issues, go to your network settings, select the network name to see the properties, and turn-off  Private Address
  • We’ve also setup hotspots in room 201 (ESPOMifi2 and ESPOMifi3, same password for both: ESPOpass). Same rules apply
  • The ESPOMifis will only operate during flight days and the day before flights.
  • Those in Bldg. 994 will have their own network connection (instructions will go out on the POD.)
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Remember that VPN is not needed to access MTS, you just need an MTS account. Send me an email if you need to get an account. https://mts2.nasa.gov/view/login

ACCLIP 08/05/21 Mission Daily Schedule
Plan of the Day, Thursday, Aug. 5th

0730: ACCLIP integration brief (Mallory)

Instrument teams can have maintenance crew support as early as 0700 hours.

Outlook for Friday, Aug. 6th (to be confirmed):

0500    Mechanics show up / aircraft pre-flight
0600    Aircraft access for instrument teams. It might be earlier, but do not approach aircraft until instructed to do so.
0700    Mission brief Go/No-Go (bldg. 994)
0715    Payload access complete
0730    Tow/fuel (~16,000 lb)
0830    Aircrew aircraft pre-flight
0850    Aircrew suit-up
0915    Aircrew cockpit integration
0930    Engines start
0950    Taxi
1000    Take off (~3 hour flight)
1300    Land
1330    Debrief (bldg. 994)
1330    Payload access
1500    End of day.. more or less

ACCLIP 08/04/21 Mission Daily Schedule

Plan of the Day, Aug. 4th, 2021: Upload/download rehearsal 

GOALS:
  • Confirm timing for pre-flight/post flight activities
  • Practice load sequence
  • Practice SEO checklist
  • Full load electrical testing
  • Tow out for INMARSAT (network) and time code generator testing
SCHEDULE:
  • 0730:         Teams/instruments staged ready to start the upload rehearsal
  • 0800:         Upload Rehearsal starts
    •        Keep track of your installation time from the moment it starts until the assembly is complete.
GOALS:
  • Confirm timing for pre-flight/post flight activities
  • Practice load sequence
  • Practice SEO checklist
  • Full load electrical testing
  • Tow out for INMARSAT (network) and time code generator testing
CONFIGURATION:
  1. ChiWIS
  2. LH Spearpod forebody – Off
  3. LH superpod forebody – 1ft open
  4. PALMS – in nose
  5. RH superpod forebody – installed
  6. Pallets – ready to load
LOAD / POWER-ON SEQUENCE: (60 Minutes)

0:00min           MMS (30min), PALMS (60min), DLH (60min), Roscoe (2min), O3 (10min), ISAF (30min)
PALLET 1 (15min): UTLS-AMP (14min), SP2 (15min)

15:00min         PALLET 3 (20min): ChiWIS (6min), COMA (20min)

35:00min         (R) PALLET 2 (15min): LIF-NO, LIF-SO2 (15min)
(L) PALLET 4 (20min): WAS (20min)

ACCLIP 07/30/21 Mission Daily Schedule

Plan of the Day, July 30, 2021
0730: All hand briefing , hangar 990
On aircraft integration begins.

N926 was released from Functional Check-flight. It has been turned over to ACCLIP. Pallets will be dropped tomorrow morning, maintenance will remove wing hatches as needed, and we’ll start power-on testing, install pressure lines (DLH), etc.

Weekend outlook:
Maintenance will likely be in on Saturday
No maintenance on Sunday. Hangar doors will be closed (masks on). Stay within the roped area.

SHIPPING UPDATE: Some carriers require a specific street address to deliver packages. If you need packages sent to us, please use:

NASA Aircraft Operations
12211 Brantly Ave
Building 265
c/o Peter Layshock, WB-57 Program
Ellington Airport
Houston, TX 77034

ACCLIP 07/29/21 Mission Daily Schedule
Plan of the Day for July 29, 2021

•    N926NA functional check-flight is underway!
•    All hands brief at 0800, usual place.
•    We are standing by for any updates to JSC Center policy regarding use of masks indoors. Until told otherwise, we remain in the same posture: social distancing and mask wearing is optional for fully vaccinated personnel. If we were to go back to wearing masks indoors, ESPO has a supply of masks available. Stay tuned.

ACCLIP 07/28/21 Mission Daily Schedule
Plan of the Day, Wednesday, July 28
  • No power on aircraft, but ground cable-checkouts and sheet metal work will continue.
  • N926NA high altitude check flight planned for 3pm
  • Thursday morning: power on (potentially). Pylon fitting starts left wing spear-pod, then left wing super-pod…). If there is enough support, WAS and LIF can do check-outs.
  • Put your t-shirt orders by COB.
  • Hangar doors are closed when JSC/AOD are not present. Stay inside the roped area when JSC personnel is not on deck.
  • Go to the badging office (Bldg 110) if you are still having issues with your badge.

Congratulations on a successful TRR today!

 PS:

  • AOD/JSC personnel hours are 7:30pm to 3:15pm
  • 927 leaves at 0900 if you want to see it take off.
  • Photo: ISAF during the TRR
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