The purpose of this bulletin is to acquaint potential users with the capabilities of the NSF/NCAR Electra aircraft (Tail Number N308D). Until its retirement from service in 2001, the Electra gave atmospheric scientists a long-range and large-payload capability, which was particularly suitable for... Show moreThe purpose of this bulletin is to acquaint potential users with the capabilities of the NSF/NCAR Electra aircraft (Tail Number N308D). Until its retirement from service in 2001, the Electra gave atmospheric scientists a long-range and large-payload capability, which was particularly suitable for over-ocean research, mesoscale research, and for large-scale tropospheric chemistry studies. Show less