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EuroCargo takes on the Volcanoes !
EHM-1465 Dominic:
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The next ProPilot Event is coming...
Within the next two weeks, you can sign up for the adventure of a lifetime to see some of the hottest spots on earth!!
Following the huge losses that the volcanic ash drifting south and east from Iceland caused to many airlines, a scientific and technical taskforce is being organized to assess the risk of such events on a worldwide scale and propose countermeasures or at least steps to mitigate the effects of ash plumes.
A major contrast was noticed between the British Airways 747 that was first involved in such an incident, which got all 4 engines clogged with molten ash, and the aircraft sent purposely to fly into the Icelandic ash cloud, which reported no significant problems. This proves the phenomenon deserves a deeper analysis.
The task force will have to visit a series of active volcanoes throughout the world, which are considered the most dangerous for aviation activities. And to carry the teams and their scientific equipment around the globe... well, you guessed it, Eurocargo's Boeing 747-400F was chosen...
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To register your interest in this Event, please add your name to this thread. We'll be releasing further details soon ;)
[EDIT] Published the event page, check for the route and schedule (select "Pilots" > "Events" in the main menu).
EHM-2387 Eric-Jan:
Cool! (Or is that the wrong word in this context :))
Too bad I am seriously limited in flying time this part of the year, so I'm afraid I won't get to go fly with the geeks.
You all have loads of fun, though!
EHM-1829 Trevor:
Hi Dominic
Looking forward to this new adventure 8)
Please sign me up
Cheers
EHM-1829 Trevor
EHM-2121 Christopher:
I'm in...
EHM2121 - Christopher
EHM-1001 Robert:
Wow, wow, wow, an event for the 747 ??? I cant miss it ! ;D Sign me up too, please !
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