Winter Ops 101
Hi All
Just back from some cold , cod fishing. Pulling the net at plus 2c mind u is summer temp for Frobisher, Iqaluit.
Now:Minus 29, northwest wind at 13 knots make the nuts brittle,,,,,.!
Now back to basic winter ops.
1
Drain all water! Ps Wait until after flight crew has had a chance to have a piss. And do not drain on apron , as morning crew will break their neck on walkarround and if not pushback may be effected.
2
Connect external heated air and make shure all vents are open, just like in hot wx in summer.
3
Check gear and brakes free of snow and ice.
More to come in next chapter.
I must say I greatly enjoy this thread, considering the happy ending.
The HQ suits in Swiss has done a great job and this whole thing can be a textbook example for crew to read up on.
With regards to the Antonov crew , they are just waiting for the next gig.
If nothing happens, no empty trip. If anything pop up, gone.
Unless Swiss pay for them to wait for x days.
In that case , i think some raindeer hunting and noserubbing is on as we speak. Many good Ukrainian out in Canada, I used to work for Crazy Bill in Stewart Lake ,,,,,,,
ANYWAY,,,
Looking forward to the engine run. Never done one in a 777.
Can see some issues doing a static 100% on one engine up there.
Remember the Do328 TP needed to be full fuel , if not it would be so light it pulled forward on blocked wheels.
Hope someone gets a video for us. Good luck to all the crew involved.
Lets hope she fires on the first try.
Cpt B