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Old 22nd Jun 2004, 07:58
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MichaelJP59
 
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Anyone got a link to better video coverage of the event?

The live streaming stuff was frankly pathetic with postage stamp resolution and no shots from the chase planes.

One thing struck me watching the news though - the pilot opened and tipped out a whole packet of M&Ms while weightless. Now I know the chances of one of those getting stuck in a control or causing a distraction later in the flight is pretty low, but I was amazed that a test pilot would take a risk he didn't have to take just for a frivolous stunt. I wouldn't even do that in my Cessna 152!

- Michael
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