I'm going to simulate a space shuttle landing
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I'm going to simulate a space shuttle landing
.... which will necessitate me flying a 20-22 degree final approach glideslope. Now, are there any intelligent, enterprising pilot types out there who can work out how fast I should fly/what my RoD should be so I can take a view on how 'worthwhile' this is?
While you're at it, maybe you could suggest a good 'simluated ground' height so I don't get too much of a ground rush.
Lastly, if anyone's got any JATOs lying around, maybe I could have a go at the launch part as well! (Hmmm....thought's shift to Darwin Awards - I could get famous here).
Cheers all
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While you're at it, maybe you could suggest a good 'simluated ground' height so I don't get too much of a ground rush.
Lastly, if anyone's got any JATOs lying around, maybe I could have a go at the launch part as well! (Hmmm....thought's shift to Darwin Awards - I could get famous here).
Cheers all
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Isn't the shuttle doing Mach 1 at 10,000 ft (?), slowing to 300 knots over the fence???
I think NASA uses GIV with reversers deployed.
If you are using one of those, can I come along? Can I can I can I pleeeeeeeeeeeease..............
I think NASA uses GIV with reversers deployed.
If you are using one of those, can I come along? Can I can I can I pleeeeeeeeeeeease..............
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Been there, done it.
Astronaut Training Experience at the Cape this summer -what a blast!!
1/6th G sim/moon walking; simulated space walk; shuttle mission in the sim.......met an astronaut too!
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Astronaut Training Experience at the Cape this summer -what a blast!!
1/6th G sim/moon walking; simulated space walk; shuttle mission in the sim.......met an astronaut too!
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Read somewhere on here recently about a fellow ppruner who mistakenly gave his/her altitude as FL3000 when asking for rejoin instructions....Tower replied, "G-**** you are cleared for re-entry."
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See:
http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/...s/profile.html
This result from a Google search for 'Shuttle Approach Profile'.........
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http://spaceflight.nasa.gov/shuttle/...s/profile.html
This result from a Google search for 'Shuttle Approach Profile'.........
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You could check www.x-plane.com some smart pc-flight-simulator that includes shuttle-approaches, complete reentries and stuff (plus X-15 and some mars flying if you're interested) Will give you some idea about the basic figures to be expected.
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See Pilot magazine. January 2000. pps 59-65.
Mark