Gustav Recon Discussion

#21 Postby **cycloneye** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:22 pm

I am surprised that they are going to base after only one pass.

#22 Postby **CrazyC83** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:23 pm

cycloneye wrote:I am surprised that they are going to base after only one pass.

I'll keep monitoring though, but only post if they go back to at least 650mb. It is a long way back to Miami, but I wonder why they aren't leaving the plane in St. Croix?

#23 Postby **tolakram** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:23 pm

Not sure that's a definite yet.

x-y-no · #24 Postby **x-y-no** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:35 pm

If they're going home, they must have equipment trouble. Can't see them leaving otherwise.

bahamaswx · #25 Postby **bahamaswx** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:40 pm

x-y-no wrote:If they're going home, they must have equipment trouble. Can't see them leaving otherwise.

These were my thoughts. Something must be wrong.

#26 Postby **hiflyer** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:51 pm

Agreed...up to about 1909Z they were down about 12500 then a right turn and immediate start of climb.....now looks to be joining the normal air route back towards SoFla at about 25,000 which is normal long range cruise level for a turboprop.

artist · #27 Postby **artist** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:52 pm

pojo Post subject: Re: TS Gustav recon obs/maps thread=Mission is overPosted: Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:47 pm

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Location: AFRES Hurricane Central.... Keesler AFB Stormtrack03 wrote:
I guess it was just a rushed resources flight. Hopefully we will get a full recon plane in the storm sometime tonight.

we'll find out when the aircraft gets in why one pass......

and yes all 53rd WRS aircraft are at Homestead... we had to evac from Keesler because of the potential for a very high crosswind component for t/o and landing.

from the recon thread

#28 Postby **pojo** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 2:55 pm

hiflyer wrote:Agreed...up to about 1909Z they were down about 12500 then a right turn and immediate start of climb.....now looks to be joining the normal air route back towards SoFla at about 25,000 which is normal long range cruise level for a turboprop.

you are close... normal prop cruising altitude is 25,000ft (FL250) for us its FL230B240 (23,000ft to 24,000ft in the block.... ATC has those levels reserved for us because we tend to fly at 400mb...23,600ft)...sometimes less, sometimes more... it just depends on what we request for a final altitude.

#29 Postby **hiflyer** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:06 pm

Thanks Pojo....I'm sure the crew is disappointed at having to return early but then again....they will be on ground before sunset which is always a good thing.

#30 Postby **pojo** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:08 pm

hiflyer wrote:Thanks Pojo....I'm sure the crew is disappointed at having to return early but then again....they will be on ground before sunset which is always a good thing.

I'm laughing because of the 'nightmare on 53rd street' the past couple of days.... and the circus train has yet to leave the station....... long stories, don't ask.

#31 Postby **hiflyer** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:17 pm

Won't ask but if you and the crews are at Homestead enjoy the pretty decent mexican food in that town....believe it or not! (won't mention lobster season now open....grin)

#32 Postby **pojo** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:21 pm

hiflyer wrote:Won't ask but if you and the crews are at Homestead enjoy the pretty decent mexican food in that town....believe it or not! (won't mention lobster season now open....grin)

hell with the mexican food.... afterall we are in North Cuba

#33 Postby **HURAKAN** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:25 pm

pojo wrote:
hiflyer wrote:Won't ask but if you and the crews are at Homestead enjoy the pretty decent mexican food in that town....believe it or not! (won't mention lobster season now open....grin)

hell with the mexican food.... afterall we are in North Cuba

pojo, you guys are enjoying the best food in the world!

Cyclenall · #34 Postby **Cyclenall** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:51 pm

This is one of the worst times to be only getting in one pass for Gustav that is going bonkers. I'm anxious to hear what happened.

#35 Postby **pojo** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 3:57 pm

Cyclenall wrote:This is one of the worst times to be only getting in one pass for Gustav that is going bonkers. I'm anxious to hear what happened.

so are we.

#36 Postby **CrazyC83** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:49 pm

How many AF planes are there? NOAA planes?

#37 Postby **RL3AO** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:51 pm

CrazyC83 wrote:How many AF planes are there? NOAA planes?

10 and 2 I believe.

#38 Postby **pojo** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 4:57 pm

CrazyC83 wrote:How many AF planes are there? NOAA planes?

10 AF WC130J
2 NOAA G4 Gulfstream
2 NOAA P3 Orion

Just Joshing You · #39 Postby **Just Joshing You** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:17 pm

Any idea on what happened yet, Pojo?

#40 Postby **pojo** » Mon Aug 25, 2008 5:20 pm

extradited wrote:Any idea on what happened yet, Pojo?

I know what the problem was.... its a frequent problem and we've been trying to troubleshoot it.

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