NASA - National Aeronautics and Space Administration

Overview:  AV-6 Science Flight #6 returned after a successful flight over Edouard. Edouard was upgraded to a Cat 2 hurricane during the flight. AVAPS has worked some instrument issues today and is ready for tomorrow’s flight.

Tomorrow’s flight is planned for 24 hours with a nominal takeoff of 0800. There is a possibility of delayed takeoff due to weather. If that happens, it may be possible for a slight delay, or even an evening takeoff at 1800.

 Tue Sep 16 (Science Flight #7)

WFF (EDT)

-  0645 Staff GHOCE

-  0715 AV-6 Engine Start

-  0800 AV-6 Takeoff

-  0800 Forecast Briefing (S115)

-  0930 COMSEC brief (S115)

-  1930 Forecast Briefing (S115)

 Wed Sep 17

WFF (EDT)

-  0800 AV-6 Land

-  0800 Forecast Briefing (S115)

-  1100 Postflight/Preflight for possible Thu flight

-  1930 Forecast Briefing (S115)