These bulletins describe the facilities, equipment, and services of the Research Aviation Facility, located at Jefferson County Airport in Broomfield, Colorado, and operated by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) under the direction of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Re... Show moreThese bulletins describe the facilities, equipment, and services of the Research Aviation Facility, located at Jefferson County Airport in Broomfield, Colorado, and operated by the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) under the direction of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research (UCAR). They are intended to guide scientists in making effective use of NCAR aircraft. The purpose of this bulletin is to acquaint prospective users with the most important considerations in developing research flight plans for the NCAR/NSF EC-130Q Hercules. Includes detailed discussion of specifications and performance, altitude assignment procedures, communications, and crew rest and flight duty limitations. Also includes a table listing performance specifications. Show less
