ATTREX GH Overview:
- Instrument Teams continue to return to DFRC and work on their instruments
- Testing with the PMOF in Guam accomplished (see pic).
Today’s Accomplishments:
- Satcom Testing by the Data-IT Teams at DFRC and in Guam with the aircraft to the PMOF Trailer was successful.
o There is therefore NO plan to move the aircraft outdoors tomorrow.
- ESPO continued to prep the LD3’s for loading with Science-related equipment for shipment to Guam.
o See the important note below regarding staging non-critical items by COB tomorrow.
The Plan for the Tomorrow (Friday at DFRC):
- There is NO Plan to perform outdoor testing tomorrow – the aircraft will remain in the hangar all day.
- Therefore, Instrument Teams should have access to the aircraft all day
o 0900 – 1600 access to aircraft in Hangar.
o Those needing Power or Data-IT Support need to coordinate that with Jhony Z. and Caitlin.
- LD3 Shipping – Important Note:
o Instrument teams are requested to stage ALL non-critical items to be shipped in front of the LD3’s by COB Friday.
o Please coordinate needs or questions with Jhony or Steven from ESPO.
There are NO Planned activities in the GHOC Hangar for the period Saturday - Sunday:
- Aircraft Crew will not be available. No aircraft access of any kind.
- If Instrument Teams want to work in the Payload Cage over the weekend please coordinate with Dave F. or Jhony Z.
The Plan for the period Monday – Tuesday at DFRC is primarily for outdoor Aircraft to GHMOF Satcom Testing:
- Aircraft Crew shifted to support late day testing with Guam.
- Instrument Teams may have access prior to aircraft going outdoors if needed:
o 0900 – 1130 access in Hangar.
o Please coordinate your needs with Jhony Z.
- Aircraft outdoors 1200 – 1700 PST (0600 – 1100 Guam) for Comm’s testing with GHMOF in Guam
(Continued PMOF Testing from this week will be supported as needed)
o Monday is scheduled, Tuesday is margin, as needed by GH/Avionics Team
Transit / Science Flight Plan:
- Transit/Science (planned for 20 hour) Flight of AV-6 to Guam is currently scheduled for:
o Take-off from DFRC on Wednesday 1700 DFRC (Thursday 1100 Guam)
§ PMOF Staffing in Guam at 0945 for all Instrument Teams
o Scheduled Landing in Guam on Friday 0700 (Thursday 1300 DFRC)
- Reminder regarding Support:
o Instrument Preflight in GH Hangar will start on Wednesday morning
o All Instrument Teams should plan to have at least one person at DFRC prior to the Transit Flight to preflght their instrument