The DC-8 transited from Ames to Salina, KS., performing instrument tests inflight. Scattered cirrus was observed over Ames, were absent over Oregon and northern CA. with marine stratus observed elsewhere. While in restricted air space, the DC-8 produced non persistent contrails at altitudes ranging from 4kft to 35kft. Although, the contrails were too short lived to reenter, the DC-8 did make multiple crossings of its own exhaust plume.
Highlights
Flight Reports
April 10, 1996
Mission Objective
DC-8 TEST-FLIGHT