1、Lessons Learned Entry: 1168Lesson Info:a71 Lesson Number: 1168a71 Lesson Date: 2001-02-01a71 Submitting Organization: HQa71 Submitted by: David M. LengyelSubject: Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) Flight Operations/Management Oversight/Flight Operations Planning Description of
2、 Driving Event: Inadequate Flight Operations Oversight of Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) ProgramLesson(s) Learned: The overall ARC flight operations, including the Stratospheric Observatory for Infrared Astronomy (SOFIA) science program management communication and coordina
3、tion, have improved significantly but still merit close management oversight with specific attention to early and continuous integration of flight operations personnel into the project.Recommendation(s): ARC flight operations personnel should continue to increase their cognizance of the aircraft mod
4、ification activities to insure timely coordination and implementation of flight operations requirements.Evidence of Recurrence Control Effectiveness: Code S - Concur: The Office of Space Science concurs with the recommendation and is pleased that the ASAP report reflects recognition of the significa
5、nt actions that have been taken to involve flight personnel in the SOFIA program. The following specific items were briefed to the ASAP on July 25, 2000 at the ARC:a71 The position of SOFIA Deputy Program Manager for Flight Operations was funded and filled Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproductio
6、n or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-by a senior level pilot and aviation manager with commercial and military experience. This position reports directly to the ARC Director for SOFIA-related aviation matters as well as providing oversight for flight operations development.a71 Vari
7、ous NASA/contractor teams with flight crew personnel actively contribute to both development and operations planning for SOFIA. These include the operations Integrated Product Team (IPT) and working group (aircraft and observatory), the cockpit working group, and the crew station working group.a71 T
8、he recognition of the importance of having experienced flight crew personnel participate in planning and development was highlighted by identifying the individuals with such expertise already on the SOFIA NASA/contractor team. The ARC SOFIA project and program managers are also supported by a full t
9、ime consultant with over thirty years of engineering test and research pilot experience with NASA. (Subsequent to the July ASAP briefing, United Airlines assigned their B747 Fleet Manager to manage SOFIA operations support).a71 Close coordination with the ARC Aviation Management Office and Airworthi
10、ness and Flight Safety Review Board for timely input and review was also noted.In direct response to ASAP recommendation #9, the ARC Director will continue to ensure that ARC flight operations personnel and their input are effectively utilized in development and operations planning for the SOFIA pro
11、gram.Documents Related to Lesson: N/AMission Directorate(s): a71 Exploration Systemsa71 Aeronautics ResearchAdditional Key Phrase(s): a71 Aerospace Safety Advisory Panela71 Aircrafta71 Flight Operationsa71 Ground Operationsa71 Policy & Planninga71 Safety & Mission Assurancea71 Test & VerificationAdd
12、itional Info: Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-Approval Info: a71 Approval Date: 2002-03-18a71 Approval Name: Bill Loewya71 Approval Organization: HQa71 Approval Phone Number: 202-358-0528Provided by IHSNot for ResaleNo reproduction or networking permitted without license from IHS-,-,-
