Challenger Mist in the cockpit

Alchemy · July 19th, 2003, 23:07

Working the line, I've noticed that the cockpits on challengers look like a sauna when the pilots are doing the preflight and the airplane is sitting on the ramp. I walked into the cockpit of one to ask the pilot how much fuel he wanted and there seemed to be mist everywhere. They appear misty/steamy from the outside looking in, too. Anyone have an explanation for what's going on here? Is it some kind of air condtioning method?

pavelump · July 20th, 2003, 06:41

Haven't you heard of the new Bombardier Cockpit Sauna STC? It's all the rage in corporate flight departments.

And what country are these Challengers arriving from? Jamacia?

Dave

Tired · July 25th, 2003, 13:09

Must have been a nice humid day.

N9103M · July 25th, 2003, 17:11

This happens alot when we are using air from the APU on the ground. If it is real humid, the ice cold air coming out from the packs creates a nice fog in the whole airplane. The cold, dry air, meets warm, moist air and voila! We always joke that we need some techno music and strobe lights to go with the cool effect.

--03M

Snow · July 25th, 2003, 21:09

were there gorillas too? ah I crack me up!

pljenkins · August 3rd, 2003, 11:09

The misting thing always gets passengers going too. It's especially noticable on CRJs and the ScAirbus planes... Invariably you'll see passengers looking around nervously until one finally up and asks, "what's the smoke from?".

Paul

July 19th, 2003, 23:07	#1
Alchemy Old Skool Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Austin, TX, USA Posts: 1,752	Challenger Mist in the cockpit Working the line, I've noticed that the cockpits on challengers look like a sauna when the pilots are doing the preflight and the airplane is sitting on the ramp. I walked into the cockpit of one to ask the pilot how much fuel he wanted and there seemed to be mist everywhere. They appear misty/steamy from the outside looking in, too. Anyone have an explanation for what's going on here? Is it some kind of air condtioning method?

July 20th, 2003, 06:41	#2
pavelump Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Chicago Posts: 790	Re: Challenger Mist in the cockpit Haven't you heard of the new Bombardier Cockpit Sauna STC? It's all the rage in corporate flight departments. And what country are these Challengers arriving from? Jamacia? Dave

July 25th, 2003, 13:09	#3
Tired Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 514	Re: Challenger Mist in the cockpit Must have been a nice humid day.

July 25th, 2003, 17:11	#4
N9103M Junior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Belleville, MI Posts: 235	Re: Challenger Mist in the cockpit This happens alot when we are using air from the APU on the ground. If it is real humid, the ice cold air coming out from the packs creates a nice fog in the whole airplane. The cold, dry air, meets warm, moist air and voila! We always joke that we need some techno music and strobe lights to go with the cool effect. --03M

July 25th, 2003, 21:09	#5
Snow Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 869	Re: Challenger Mist in the cockpit were there gorillas too? ah I crack me up!

August 3rd, 2003, 11:09	#6
pljenkins Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Appleton, WI. Posts: 132	Re: Challenger Mist in the cockpit The misting thing always gets passengers going too. It's especially noticable on CRJs and the ScAirbus planes... Invariably you'll see passengers looking around nervously until one finally up and asks, "what's the smoke from?". Paul

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