Volcanoes and helicopters
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Volcanoes and helicopters
In Alaska, we have had a series of volcanic eruptions of Mt. Redoubt since Monday. Today we went to Kenai in a Long Ranger, to fetch a fixed wing, mindful of the wind direction, since Mt. Redoubt is just across Cook Inlet from Kenai.
After we got back to Homer, a buddy emailed this picture of another eruption later this afternoon:
Shortly thereafter, this Air Log 105 landed in Kenai. Apparently they got caught by the eruption, and had to fly through an ash cloud. Must have been an exciting ride:
After we got back to Homer, a buddy emailed this picture of another eruption later this afternoon:
Shortly thereafter, this Air Log 105 landed in Kenai. Apparently they got caught by the eruption, and had to fly through an ash cloud. Must have been an exciting ride:
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Those boys shoud tilt a glass at their guardian angels if they went through the cloud in that! Turbines do not like volcanic ash much as experienced by the heavy drivers up in nosebleed territory, so they were extremely fortunate in my opinion.
A GOOD chemical recovery wash as a minimum and possibly compressor visual at least.
A GOOD chemical recovery wash as a minimum and possibly compressor visual at least.
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and had to fly through an ash cloud.
P.S. I am envious of anyone who lives in Homer. Keep the lights on for me.
Ash and Trash
Looks like the Dog got caught? EB or the newbee?
The red zone on Mt St Helens, 3 minute warning, pack your bags boys, I'm otta here. Should have been in the T/R blade and compressor sales. What a dog and pony show that was.
I'll take Palmer over the KP. So turn the lights out chaps.
Have a safe one, and only a very light dusting of ash here.
The red zone on Mt St Helens, 3 minute warning, pack your bags boys, I'm otta here. Should have been in the T/R blade and compressor sales. What a dog and pony show that was.
I'll take Palmer over the KP. So turn the lights out chaps.
Have a safe one, and only a very light dusting of ash here.
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While we are away in the lower 48, the volcano erupted again this morning, just as it was declared less active yesterday. The ash cloud hit our town, Homer, and was preceded by lightning.
Here is an interesting pirep from a 212 up the road in Kenai. VA = volcanic ash for those not familiar.
ENA UUA /OV ENA315015 /TM 1715 /FL010 /TP B212 /SK CAVU /TB NEG /RM LGT VA IN COCKPIT AFTER OPENING DOOR FOR PHOTO
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Here is an interesting pirep from a 212 up the road in Kenai. VA = volcanic ash for those not familiar.
ENA UUA /OV ENA315015 /TM 1715 /FL010 /TP B212 /SK CAVU /TB NEG /RM LGT VA IN COCKPIT AFTER OPENING DOOR FOR PHOTO
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