If you have signed up for a shuttle van ride from your hotel to AFRC on Monday please indicate on the sign-up sheet what time you would liked to be picked up at the hotel (and which hotel)
7/30, Saturday
08:00-15:00 A/C access
15:00-16:00 PALMS instrument gas servicing (no one else allowed on a/c)
The Aircraft wash has been completed. The crew decided to tow the aircraft in due to the fires over the mountain.
We will plan to tow in to position for the outside test Monday morning. Still working details, on the side, for location and to limit any possible delays.
7/24 no Aircraft access other than servicing the CIT-CIMS instrument as planned.
Saturday 7/23
A/C out on wash rack to continue the wash
Sunday 7/24
A/C planned to remain outside in prep for Monday housekeeping/science system test
Monday 7/25
A/C located at wash rack and will be towed in after test, if possible, but may have to wait for SOFIA.
Access start at 0700
Access end at 1700
A/C access for Tuesday (7/19) will be approx. 0700 to TBD
We originally were planning for a 1000 takeoff but due to pilot availability the morning is no longer an option. We are going to attempt and afternoon flight, time TBD after confirmations in the a.m.
Short summary story for flight today is the "hum" was still present, though it was not as prominent and had a few different characteristics which led to the removal of the SAGA chimney inlets and a blank off plate installed.
A/C access for Monday (7/18) will be approx. 1030 to 1500
We are planning a 0900 takeoff for the first t/s effort for the "hum" issue. Should only be an hour.
We will have details available following the flight and at 1300 on whether we will need a flight on Tuesday. If we do need to fly Tuesday we are planning two flights so access will be limited.
