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Victoria University Antarctic Research Expedition Science and Logistics Reports 2006-07: VUWAE 51

DC-3

page 6

DC-3

The field deployment with the DC-3 was highly successful, efficient, and a practical alternative to a potential Hercules field deployment. In preparation for field deployment to a new site, we met with the pilots, discussed satellite images and digital elevation models of the site. The crew provided us with aircraft pallets which we pre-packed and plastic wrapped. Total cargo weight of 5,400-5,800 lb for deep field input combined with the large cargo volume makes the DC-3 a very efficient aircraft for medium size field parties. The landing at this new site was smooth and unproblematic. Three flights accommodated the cargo input of almost 15,000 lb. The loading and unloading of the aircraft was fast and relatively easy even for heavy equipment, such as skidoos or fuel drums, with the built in crane system and ramp. We would like to thank the crew for their professional, practical, and friendly approach and attitude.

Fig. 2: DC-3 deployment at Whitehall Glacier

Fig. 2: DC-3 deployment at Whitehall Glacier