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My day aboard 43

#1 Postby Derek Ortt » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:18 am

Just got back to RSMAS after flying onboard 43

We measured a maximum flight level wind of 137KT in the first leg through the NE quad

the ride qas quite smooth, except for a rainband wher I was knocked on my carcass

will post the photos in a few days on nwhhc, along with Cangialosi's
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#2 Postby NCHurricane » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:20 am

Very cool, Derek. Glad to have you back. I'm sure we're all looking forward to those pics. 8-)

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#3 Postby THead » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:25 am

Derek, were you on the flight that reported 'impressive moonlit stadium effect' last night? Or talk to anyone that saw that or might have somehow got a picture of that? That must have been some sight, wish we could see it.
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#4 Postby Derek Ortt » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:27 am

no

I was on the NOAA flight yesterday afternoon
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#5 Postby Derek Ortt » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:29 am

the Navy plane flew between the two eye walls today, nearly ending up making a center fix (which they are not supposed to be doing) because the inner eye was so open for a time this afternoon
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#6 Postby cancunkid » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:35 am

Way cool and way brave Derek! I hate to fly even in clear weather! :roll: :lol: Can't wait to read more about it and see those photos.
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#7 Postby soney » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:38 am

Sounds like an awesome experience, please let us know when you share the photos!
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#8 Postby artist » Fri Sep 23, 2005 12:43 am

Tell us now - how exciting was it??? Was it a dream come true?? Did you get to see anything you wouldn't have expected? Tell us all about it! Man - am I jealous!! :D
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#9 Postby Recurve » Fri Sep 23, 2005 2:05 am

Yeah, yeah, so you flew on a recon flight. What we all really want to know is, how many times did you puke?

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Bet it was a great experience.
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#10 Postby kurtpage » Fri Sep 23, 2005 2:10 am

i say..perfect time to join the mile high club!!

8-)
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#11 Postby Derek Ortt » Fri Sep 23, 2005 2:55 am

flight was very smooth

no puking at all, just one time on my carcass
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#12 Postby Garnetcat5 » Fri Sep 23, 2005 3:40 am

sheesh, and here I am wondering if Temple TX is far enough away and you go into it! Very brave. not only do I value your reports and have made plans according to them but now have more respect and gratitude for your efforts to get us important lifesaving information. Thanks
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#13 Postby SkeetoBite » Fri Sep 23, 2005 5:27 am

*jealous*
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#14 Postby Frank2 » Fri Sep 23, 2005 7:25 am

Derek,

Glad you enjoyed your flight on 43 - it's been 24 years since I was a passenger on 42 (they were both commissioned in 1977)...

Frank
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#15 Postby acidus » Fri Sep 23, 2005 7:31 am

I'm jealous too. Can't wait to see the pics Derek.
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#16 Postby Brent » Fri Sep 23, 2005 8:13 am

YAY. :D
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