Do you want to someday fly into a hurricane?

[Swimdude]

Oh look what you've done. Now everyone's excited about flying into a hurricane.

Let's organize a feild trip. [For Bret.]

[feederband]

I would be the dropsonde if thats what it took to get me onboard...

[bevgo]

I want to go!!!!!!

[TampaFl]

As long as they have Malox, Pepto Bismol, Milanta ect, ect, ect I think it would be just fantastic. I have toured them all since they (Miss Piggy, Gonzo, and the G-VI) are stationed at McDill AFB here in Tampa. Occasionally I will see them flying over the house as they depart for missions.

Robert

[StormChasr]

Trust me, millitary style flying is not as glamorous as it appears on TV. Bring your barf bags, and go to the john before boarding the hurricane flight.

[SouthernWx]

Oh look what you've done. Now everyone's excited about flying into a hurricane.

Let's organize a feild trip. [For Bret.]

It's been a fantasy of mine since the 6th grade. My parents and most of my teachers thought I was nuts (which I am when it comes to storms

PW

[SouthernWx]

Trust me, millitary style flying is not as glamorous as it appears on TV. Bring your barf bags, and go to the john before boarding the hurricane flight.

Agreed...flying recon missions are never easy, and almost always a very rough ride into a mature hurricane. That's why I so admire the brave men and women who choose to do so for a career, whether with NOAA or the US military.

I've heard enough harrowing stories from folks who fly/ have flown hurricane reconnisance for a living to know penetrating a powerful hurricane is both dangerous and nerve wracking. The fact veteran research meteorologist Dr Jeff Masters has never flown a research flight since his last flight nearly ended in disaster sixteen years ago speaks volumes. We are very fortunate not to have lost a plane and crew in an Atlantic hurricane since 1955....there have been plenty of very close calls since.

When it comes to flying, my nerve is nothing special. I've never feared flying, but have always avoided doing so unless it was neccesary (i.e.-when little sis moved to Oregon)....and haven't flown since 9/11/01 (which gave me nightmares for weeks afterwords). Even so, my intense fascination with major hurricanes, and my desire to see a powerful hurricane up close from the air has never wavered....regardless of the inconveinence or risks.

PW

[CFL]

As much as I'd love to I don't think anyone would want to fly with me. I'm just glad to know I'm not alone on this forum when it comes to motion sickness.

[patsmsg]

Hey, I'm game. Just as long as I don't have to pilot the plane myself. I don't think I'd want that job, but I'd love to go along for the ride.

Heck, I drove in to New Orleans to work every day for years (from MS). After
That I-10 rush-hour fun, a hurricane ought to be a piece of cake.

Seriously...what an educational opportunity that would be!

[corpusbreeze]

Maybe this could be a new job opportunity for some out of work pilots. Get together, and buy a plane, and sell out seats for the season. It would be kind of like the Russians selling a seat on their spaceship to their space station. It would be a ride for the rich. Man I wish I knew how to fly a plane.

[tailgater]

I'm an ex aircraft electrician on the S-3a anti sup jet, after my 4 years in the Navy I decided to go into Air Force Reserve so guess where went Kessler in Biloxi working on the C-130 Hurricane Hunters. I always wanted to stow away, cause being a weekend warrior I figured my chances of making a flight were slim to none. Still it was nice talking to the Weather OPS guys. I'd go in a heartbeat on the C-130, and as others have said these aren't 1st class seats.