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This would be a fun cache for all of the psycho night-cache hunters here in Fayetteville. Yes, I'm referring to:
gorfner, ABNDaddy, The Lewis Crew, Hawk MTP, RennerClan, RGRHutch (BeatnikThree) and the newest madman Gustav Vasa.
Your task here is to locate the "Black Box" and add your information to the data sheet. Have fun. Also, you don't have to re-camo this hide! No one will see it (or maybe you) ever again anyway.
FYI: This is BY FAR the toughest of the four Runway Black Box hides! Do not attempt unless your ready for some adversity. If you succeed in recovering this one, be one of the few to place your name on the LOG OF FAME!
THE ONLY LIVING CACHERS, IN THE WORLD, WHO HAVE RECOVERED ALL 4 RUNWAY BLACK BOXES:
1st) ABNDaddy - 28 Aug 08 (1st team to recover Rwy 28 BB @ night!)
2nd) RennerClan (BeatnikThree) - 18 Oct 08 (1st team to recover Rwy 28 BB @ night!)
3rd) gorfner - 9 Dec 08 (1st to recover all BB's solo!)
4th) chillwm - 19 Sep 09 (1st to recover all BB's in a single day, & entirely at night! Fantastic!)
5th) gogogadgetgps - 25 Oct 09 (1st husband/wife team to recover all BB's...& not get divorced!)
6th) kmmy29338 - 26 Nov 09 (1st caching family, w/ five kids in the lead, to recover all BB's!)
7th) TEAMDW99 & nuttracker - 6 Aug 10 (1st team recover Rwy 28 BB & a 5/5 hide same day!)
8th) Cache-Valkyries, e6c, Niles Ohana - 16 Oct 10 (1st Dirtbags to recover all BB's in a night!)
9th) huntsvillecranes & nc-cranes - 27 Nov 10 (1st team attempting Rwy 28 BB via tough route!)
10th) psychoward & DarkGreaper - 24 Jan 11 (First to find Rwy 28 BB twice! Why, I don't know!)
11th) GRANPA ALEX - 22 Feb 11 (Highest total finds geocacher to grab all four BB's!)
12th) JML63 - 6 Aug 11 (Lowest total finds cacher ever to grab all four BB's!)
13th) fanugler - 16 Jan 12 Nicely done.
14th) Bloodyprints & airbornebrown - 17 Feb 12 (First cachers to succeed from the wrong direction!)
15th) Bohica-NC - 18 Feb 12 WTG!
16th) AntzBooster - 18 Feb 13 (First to find after a whole year.)
17th) AdamBA - 5 May 13 (First to finish up during the 24-hour DGS Day!)
18th) 4-twins - 9 May 13 WTG!
19th) CaryOwl - 22 Aug 15 WTG!
? Maybe you...if you survive to tell the tale!
In aviation, the term Black Box refers to the flight data recorder (FDR) and cockpit voice recorder (CVR) responsible for recording all communications in the cockpit of an aircraft in flight. The phrase has become popularized by modern media while reporting aircraft crashes, despite the fact that the devices are usually not black.
These ICAO regulated "black box" devices are often used as an aid in investigating aircraft mishaps, and its recovery is second only in importance to the recovery of survivors and victims' bodies. The device's shroud is usually painted bright orange and generally located in the tail section of the aircraft. They are designed to withstand intense heat and pressure. Also, modern FDRs are typically double wrapped, in strong corrosion-resistant stainless steel or titanium, with high-temperature insulation inside.
Original requirements were for a unit to be able to withstand a 100g impact and be installed in the forward avionics bay with the rest of the avionics boxes. After several accidents with aircraft equipped with FDRs, it soon became evident that the 100g specification was inadequate. To correct the situation, the Federal Aviation Administration made a specification change which increased the impact requirements to 1,000gs and relocated the recorder to the rear of the aircraft. The reasoning for the change was that, following initial impact, the rear of the aircraft would be moving at a slower speed, thus, more recorders would survive.
Through the years, FDRs have survived the most horrible accidents. To ensure their survivability, a series of tests needs to be accomplished, and the test must be done in sequence.
Crash Impact Test -- It has been agreed that 3,400gs for 6.5 ms would be required to meet most accident scenarios. This test is actually performed with a cannon. A CVR has survived a crash that was estimated to be more than 6,000gs!
Static Crush -- In this test, 5,000-pound pressure is applied against all six axis points.
Pierce Test -- A pierce test employs a 500-lb. hardened steel pin weight dropped from 10 feet.
Fire Test -- The devices are subjected to 1,100 degrees Centigrade for 60 minutes, and then undergo 10 hours at 260 degrees Centigrade.
Deep Sea Pressure Test -- The device is subjected to a pressure equivalent to 20,000 feet of ocean depth.
FTF: Hawk MTP! Congrats on a successful recovery under the most difficult of conditions!!!
WhIsKeY_GrL_78 made her 100th find at this most difficult cache...WTG!
Mitchell769 made his 1,500th find at this most difficult cache...WTG!
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