New PCN values for Lossie

[vulcanxl425]

A NOTAM issued today has changed the PCN figures for Lossie.
PCN = Pavement Classification Number
05/23 PCN 45R/B/W/T
10/28 PCN 30R/B/W/T

As far as I understand the various calculations and science here the higher figure shows a runway strength .R represents a Rigid Pavement ( concrete). B is for medium strength sub-grade.W represents Unlimited (No tire pressure limit).T represents that a technical evaluation was carried out.

Aircraft will have different values for landing on runway depending on their all up weight etc and have guides to refer to in this respect .

I assume from these new figures that the main runway is therefore suitable for regular usage by P-8's

Hope this is of interest.

Al

[onemac]

Thanks for that Al. I would have thought it would be better classifying the taxiways as the P-8's were not allowed on the northern during the last Joint Warrior (not that it stopped them like)

Still, roll on the construction of the new P-8 hangar

Al

[Lossie]

Al,
Do you know where the P-8 hangar will go and the line they will use. I was presuming would be old 8 Sqn area/now XV(R) Sqn'a area but just guessing.

[onemac]

Al,
Do you know where the P-8 hangar will go and the line they will use. I was presuming would be old 8 Sqn area/now XV(R) Sqn'a area but just guessing.

A bit tongue in cheek about the P-8 hangar They might adapt one of the existing XV (R) Sqn hangars but there is plenty space there for a new one northside (the old bomb dump). Nobody really knows where they will put the P-8's but northside is the best bet.

They are currently building a new engine bay for Rolls Royce to the east of 6 Sqn hangar and of course the new control tower is still under discussion. The new fence is rumoured to be constructed spring or summer this year and II (AC) Sqns new building came in under budget and ahead of schedule

Al

[grimm6]

Are the HAS sites used by any of the Squadrons

[cfett75]

They are currently building a new engine bay for Rolls Royce to the east of 6 Sqn hangar and of course the new control tower is still under discussion.
Al

Al,

The last I heard a the tail end of last year was that the new ATC Tower had been put on hold indefinitely... but as will all things in this business we will onlyrics be sure when it turns up...

Chris

[gamecock]

They are currently building a new engine bay for Rolls Royce

About time too...
There's a new detuner/hush house going up near 1H as well.

Are the HAS sites used by any of the Squadrons

2 Sqn are in 617's old (southern) site, and QRA occupies some of 12 Sqn's old (northern) site.

[Lossie]

I imagine the northern HAS site is a good bet for one of the two new Typhoon sqns due to stand up in a few years.

[Jabba]

Al,
Do you know where the P-8 hangar will go and the line they will use. I was presuming would be old 8 Sqn area/now XV(R) Sqn'a area but just guessing.

I've heard that K16 & K17 hangars will be levelled. A new hangar and operations centre for the P.8s will be be built in their place and the 15 Sqn line hut will also be replaced.

[Lossie]

Thanks for the info.