Daily Schedule

Overview:

-          AV-1 Successful Range Flight (see below)

-          AV-6 Transit Flt. prep. continues

Today’s Accomplishments:

-          AV-1 completed a successful Range flight but did have a

Link mod failure just before descent and also had issues

with the radar altimeter during landing  (troubleshooting in

progress).  Both Low-light and Daylight Cameras worked and

Instrument data downloads completed

-          AV-6 Nose Gear swing test was complete and remaining

tests should be completed tomorrow.

-          HS3 Dry Run continued

Plan for Friday – AV-1 Range Flight (Times shown are local)

-          AFRC (PDT):

o   Continued troubleshooting on AV-1

o   Landing gear tests continued on AV-6

o   0800: HS3 HQ MRR

o   0800: Dry Run continues

o   Instrument Access

-          WFF (EDT):

o   1100: HS3 HQ MRR

o   1100: Dry Run continues

Outlook:  Keep in touch for update tomorrow!

Overview:

-          AV-1 preflighted for Range Flt.

-          AV-6 Transit Flt. prep. continues

Today’s Accomplishments:

-          AV-1 Instrument Preflight

o   Low-light Camera installed/tested

-          AV-6 Nose Gear replaced

o   Awaiting Gear-swing test

-          HS3 Dry Run continues

Plan for Thursday – AV-1 Range Flight (Times shown are local)

-          AFRC (PDT):

o   0500: T-0 Briefing for Range Flight

o   0530: Crew in GHOC

o   0545: Engine Start

o   ~0630: Take off for est. 5-6 hr flight

o   0800: Dry Run continues

-          WFF (EDT):

o   0830: AV-1 P.I.’s in GHOC-E

o   ~0930: Takeoff

o   1100: Dry Run continues

Outlook:

-          Fri: HS3 MRR (WebEx and Phone)

-          19-20 Aug: AV-1 Transit to WFF (Aft. T.O., overnight flight)

o   18 Aug 0800-1000: Preflight of Inst’s

-          21-22 Aug: AV-6 Transit to WFF (Aft. T.O., overnight flight)

o   20 Aug 0800-1000: Preflight of Inst’s

Overview:

-          AV-1 passed CST

-          AV-6 replacement nose-gear being replaced

Today’s Accomplishments:

-          AV-1 CST completed successfully

-          AV-1 Payload GPS issue repaired

-          AV-6 Low-light Camera issue repaired

-          AV-6 Nose Gear replacement

-          HS3 Dry Run continues

Plan for Wednesday – AV-1 Pre-flight

-          0645 – 0900: AV-1 Comm’s Test w/GHOC-E

o   No P.I. involvement

o   Crew, Data-IT: see Chris N’s Schedule

-          0800 PDT (1100 EDT): Dry Run continues

-          0900: AV-1 Inst. Preflight in Hangar

-          1100: Aircraft Preflight continues

Plan for Thursday – AV-1 Range Flight (Times shown are local)

-          AFRC (PDT):

o   0500: T-0 Briefing for Range Flight

o   0530: Crew in GHOC

o   0545: Engine Start

o   ~0600: Take off

§  Est. Flight Time: 5-6 hrs

o   0800: Dry Run continues

-          WFF (EDT):

o   0830: AV-1 P.I.’s in GHOC-E

o   ~0900: Takeoff

o   1100: Dry Run continues

Outlook:

-          Fri: HS3 MRR (WebEx and Phone)

-          19-20 Aug: AV-1 Transit to WFF (Aft. T.O., overnight flight)

-          21-22 Aug: AV-6 Transit to WFF (Aft. T.O., overnight flight)

Overview:

-          AV-1 prepped for CST

-          AV-6 being prepped for Transit Flt. next week

Today’s Accomplishments:

-          HIRAD and HAMSR re-installed and tested

-          Preflight prep of all instruments & Aircraft for CST

-          AV-6 HDVis camera wiring issue identified, being repaired

-          Both new Low-light cameras delivered, being tested

-          HS3 Dry Run continues

Plan for Tuesday – AV-6 CST (Times shown are local)

-          AFRC (PDT):

o   0630: CST Briefing (Payload Cage)

o   0745: Crew step in GHOC

o   0800: Engine Start for CST

o   0800: Dry Run continues

0800 – ~1000: CST

-          WFF (EDT):

o   0930: CST Briefing

o   1030: P.I.’s in GHOC-E

o   1100: Engine Start for CST

o   1100 - ~1300: CST

o   1100: Dry Run continues

Plan for Wednesday – Instrument Pre-flight

-          0730 PDT: Power-on Aircraft for Instrument Pre-flight

o   Data-IT and Avionics support

o   HIRAD, HAMSR, HIRAD please report at 0730

-          0745 PDT: CST Preflight Debrief

-          0800 PDT (1100 EDT): Dry Run Continues

-          1100 Range Flight T-1

Outlook:

-          Thur.: AV-1 Range Flight

o   0500 PDT: T-0 Flight Briefing

o   0630 PDT: Takeoff

-          Fri: HS3 MRR (WebEx and Phone)

-          19-20 Aug: AV-1 Transit to WFF (overnight flight)

-          21-22 Aug: AV-6 Transit to WFF (overnight flight)

Overview:

-          AV-6 on schedule

-          AV-1 on schedule, CST & Range Flt. next week

o   AV-1 Inst. Teams: Note Mon’s Schedule below

Today’s Accomplishments:

-          AV-6 HDVis camera Heater mod, retest (pic)

-          New Low-light camera delivered, being tested

-          AV-1 fueled for CST & Range Flt.

-          HS3 Dry Run continues

Plan for Monday (AV-1 Teams return to AFRC & WFF):

-          AFRC (PDT):

o   0700: HIRAD Instrument reinstallation

o   0730: GH Leads Mtg in Cage

o   0800: HAMSR reinstallation & HIWRAP P.I. arrives

o   0900 – 1100: Data-IT retest & Inst. Preflight

o   1100 – 1400: Aircraft Pre-flight for CST

-          WFF (EDT):

o   0800: Dry Run continues

o   0900: COMSEC Training

o   1000: Computer Scanning

Outlook:

-          Tues.: AV-1 CST (Engine Start ~0800 PDT)

-          Wed.: Preflight for Range Flight

-          Thur.: AV-1 Range Flight

-          Fri: HS3 MRR (WebEx and Phone)

-          19-20 Aug: AV-1 Transit to WFF (overnight flight)

-          21-22 Aug: AV-6 Transit to WFF (overnight flight)

Overview:

-          AV-6 on schedule and fueled for Transit to WFF

-          AV-1 on schedule, CST & Range Flt. next week

o   AV-1 Inst. Teams: Note AFRC Schedule below

Today’s Accomplishments:

-          GH GSE Truck Shipment #2 to WFF

-          AV-6 fueled for Transit Flight to WFF

-          AV-6 HDVis camera work

-          HS3 Dry Run continues

Plan for Tomorrow (Friday):

-          0730 PDT: GH Leads Mtg in Cage

-          0800 PDT (1100 EDT): Dry Run continues

-          No science access to aircraft requested/planned

-          HS3 Dry Run continues

Outlook:

-          Friday – Sun: No Activity for Science Teams

-          Monday 11Aug: AV-1 Team’s return to AFRC for CST/Range Flt.

o   Note: HIRAD Team reports at 0700 Monday for Instrument re-installation

o   HIRAD, HAMSR, and HIWRAP Teams report at 0800 Monday for Data-IT retest and CST Preflight

o   Aircraft Pre-flight for CST

-          Tues.: AV-1 CST

-          Wed.: Preflight for Range Flight

-          Thur.: AV-1 Range Flight

-          Fri: HS3 MRR (WebEx and Phone)

-          19-20 Aug: AV-1 Transit to WFF (overnight flight)

-          21-22 Aug: AV-6 Transit to WFF (overnight flight)

Overview:

AV-1 & AV-6 on schedule

Successful AV-6 Range Flight

Today’s Accomplishments:

AV-6 flew a successful Range Flight, meeting all objectives

o   4 Sondes dropped in PIRA, have been recovered

o   CPL LIDAR on for ~2.75 hrs

o   CPL, S-HIS, or AVAPS Teams report no issues

o   Instrument’s Post-flight after landing

GH GSE Truck Shipment #1 to WFF

HS3 Dry Run continued

Bruce Tagg visit to GHOC-E during flight

Plan for Tomorrow (Thursday):

0730 PDT: GH Leads Mtg in Cage

0745 PDT: AV-6 Range Flt Debrief

o   844-467-6272, Code: 961190

0800 PDT (1100 EDT): Dry Run continues

HDVis removal, reset focus and secure

No science access to aircraft requested/planned

Outlook:

Friday – Sun: No Activity for Science Teams

Monday 11Aug: AV-1 Team’s arrive for CST/Range Flt.

o   Note: HIRAD Team reports at 0700 Monday for Instrument re-installation and test

o   HAMSR and HIWRAP Teams report at 0800 for retest and CST Preflight

Overview:

AV-1 & AV-6 on schedule

AV-6 Range Flight Tomorrow (early) morning.

 Today’s Accomplishments:

AV-6 CST Fueled and A/C and Instruments Preflighted

   HS3 Range Priority established; T-1 complete

HS3 Dry Run continued

 Plan for Tomorrow (Wednesday):

0500 PDT: T-0 Preflight Briefing

      o   Bldg. 4840, Rm 113A at AFRC

0530 PDT: Crew in GHOC (0830 PI’s in GHOC-E)

0545 PDT: Engine Start

0630 PDT: Takeoff for ~5-6 hr flight

   Short access for Instrument data download

0800 PDT (1100 EDT): Dry Run continues

 Outlook:

Thursday: Post flight debrief or Contingency for Range flight

Friday – Sun: No Activity

Monday 11Aug: AV-1 Team’s arrive for CST/Range Flt.

Overview:

AV-1 & AV-6 on schedule

AV-6 Range Flight this Wed.

Today’s Accomplishments:

AV-6 CST Completed successfully (Camera Pics)

HS3 Dry Run started

Plan for Tomorrow (Tuesday):

0630: Fuel aircraft

0730 – 0930: Pre-flight Instruments

        o   A/C Power and Data-IT support

        o   All AV-6 Instr. P.I.’s in Hangar

0800 PDT (1100 EDT) Dry Run Continues

        o   877-217-8791 (3581543#)

        o   GH Pilot(s) requested to participate

Aircraft Preflight

1300 PDT: T-1 Briefing for Range Flt.

        o   Bldg. 4811, Room 111 at AFRC

        o   844-467-6272 (961190#)

Plan for Wednesday:

0500 PDT: T-0 Preflight Briefing

        o   Bldg. 4840, Rm 113A at AFRC

        o   844-467-6272

0530 PDT: Crew in GHOC (0830 PI’s in GHOC-E)

0545 PDT: Engine Start

0630 PDT: Takeoff for ~5-6 hr flight

0800 PDT (1100 EDT): Dry Run continues

Outlook:

Thursday: Contingency for Range Flight

        o   Postflight Instruments

Friday – Sun: No Activity

Monday 11Aug: AV-1 Team’s arrive for CST/Range Flt.