T-28 Pilot Report
| Flight: | 803 |
| Date: | 030601 |
| Flight Time: | 1.9 |
| Pilot: | Tom Warner |
| Controller: | Andy Detwiler |
| Location: | Norman, OK (KOUN) |
| Mission: | Research |
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Computer Time |
Video Time |
Comments |
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194230 |
Start |
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5252 |
Taxi, delay due to helmet comm problem |
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5434 |
Time check: Computer time is +8 seconds
from video time Actual time is +5 seconds
from actual time Computer display is +3
seconds from actual time |
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200000 |
Takeoff |
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~0200 |
Instruments on, left turn
to 090 |
|
0255 |
0247 |
FM on |
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0333 |
0325 |
FM off |
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|
0916 |
Precip from target storm,
still below cloud base |
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|
1349 |
Cloud base 10,500 MSL to
right of aircraft |
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|
1648 |
NO test on |
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|
1724 |
NO test off |
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|
1920 |
High blower |
|
2230 |
|
In cloud, 17,000 MSL |
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|
2237 |
P-static |
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2249 |
Flash |
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2330 |
End p-static |
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2414 |
P-static |
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2420 |
End p-static |
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|
2429 |
P-static for 2 seconds |
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2710 |
Left turn to 180 |
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3020 |
NO test on |
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3038 |
NO test off |
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|
3250 |
Finally remembered to turn
in cloud light off |
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3335 |
170 / 17,000 MSL |
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3405 |
|
In cloud |
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|
3417 |
P-static |
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|
3434 |
Hail cleaned off ice |
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3445 |
Updraft |
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3503 |
P-static |
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3512 |
End p-static |
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3532 |
Out of cloud |
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3640 |
In cloud |
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|
3735 |
Hail, turbulence |
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3816 |
Out of cloud momentarily,
right turn and begin climb to 18,000 MSL |
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3859 |
P-static |
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3915 |
End p-static |
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4018 |
Close flash |
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4036 |
Moderate turbulence |
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4134 |
Out of cloud, followed by
left turn, ½ inch of ice |
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4222 |
In cloud, moderate
turbulence, p-static |
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4310 |
Flash |
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4418 |
Out of cloud followed by
left turn |
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4530 |
150 / 18,000 MSL |
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|
4540 |
In cloud |
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|
4550 |
P-static |
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4603 |
End p-static |
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4705 |
Moderate turbulence |
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4727 |
2,000 fpm updraft |
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|
4740 |
Out of cloud, video field
of view narrowed due to ice, ½ inch |
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|
4907 |
In cloud |
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|
4918 |
P-static |
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5011 |
End p-static |
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5018 |
2,000 fpm updraft |
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5021 |
Lightning strike to prop |
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5253 |
Out of cloud |
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5310 |
Descent to 10,000 MSL |
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5340 |
Cleared to 4,000 MSL |
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|
5540 |
Low blower |
|
210307 |
|
NO test on |
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0319 |
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NO test off |
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|
0600 |
Landing |
NOTES
Weather
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Elevated
thunderstorms developed in the southern research area
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These storms
would develop, dissipate and a new storm would develop on the south/southeast
flank
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The initial
target was a dying thunderstorm with bases at 12,000 MSL
o
It was outflow
dominate with primarily ice particles and light turbulence
-
The second target
was an actively developing thunderstorm that developed linearly to the
east/northeast
o
This was a
compact but vigorous storm with moderate turbulence and small hail
o
The aircraft
accumulated approximately ½ inch of ice in about 15 minutes
o
There were
approximately 4 lightning flashes with one striking the aircraft on the propeller
Maintenance
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Prior to this
flight, the oil cooler flow through door was modified to full open
o
This allowed for
the cowl flaps to be closed to control cylinder head temperature without
affecting oil temperature
o
Oil temperature
again ran approximately 90 C throughout the flight
o
Cylinder head
temperature ran approximately 150 C even with the cowl flaps closed down ¾
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The GPS initially
did not have power on startup
o
The anchor shaft
that pulls the unit into the housing was not in the proper exit whole and therefore
was not pulling the unit into the housing
o
Anchor shaft was
repositioned and the unit worked normally
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Evidence of the
lightning strike was found on one of the propeller blades
o
A small metal
burn with an associated metal pock mark was found on the edge of the propeller
on the side opposite the direction of rotation
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Need to increase
the radio sidetone on radio 2
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My helmet
communication cords are failing
o
Flew with Tom
Root's helmet and replace my helmet's comm cords with
Tom Root's after the flight
Operations
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Good coordination
between Ops and Thor
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Primarily lined
up penetration runs visually with confirmation from Ops