jono 0 #1 October 18, 2012 Would have loved to have seen this up close. Awesome. http://www.theatlantic.com/infocus/2012/10/a-space-shuttle-on-the-streets-of-los-angeles/100386/Remember you don't stop laughing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop laughing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #2 October 18, 2012 It was in a United hangar at LAX for a few days... ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jono 0 #3 October 18, 2012 Maybe it's a childhood boy thing but seeing that in person would blow my little mind with thoughts rocketing off into space in search of adventures in far flung galaxies. It certainly looks like it's done a few "laps". The people who flew in them really know the meaning of exciting... although I once heard that Neil Armstrongs heart rate didn't go up at all during the takeoff of Apollo 11. He must of been one cool cucumber. Remember you don't stop laughing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop laughing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
airtwardo 6 #4 October 18, 2012 I saw it at LAX. ~ years ago I worked at an aerospace plant that make the large directional main engine nozzles for the shuttle...I ran my hand across one last week thinking about handling it 20 some years ago before the burn marks! Armstrong was 'cool', Cooper even cooler, he fell asleep during launch...but IIRC Carpenter's pulse rate was lower than any of them ever. He was a track star in Colorado, his heart rate & respiration were WAY lower than everyone else's, through the whole program. ~ If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn? ~ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
flyhi 24 #5 October 18, 2012 After being in LA overnight.Shit happens. And it usually happens because of physics. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Maxx 1 #6 October 18, 2012 A space shuttle on the streets - some guy jumping from space without a shuttle... WTF happened with this world?? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lawrocket 3 #7 October 18, 2012 Quotealthough I once heard that Neil Armstrongs heart rate didn't go up at all during the takeoff of Apollo 11. Young was legendary for his low heart rates. He said his heart was too old to go any faster. On 22, I think Aldrin's was the lowest. My wife is hotter than your wife. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jono 0 #8 October 18, 2012 Quote After being in LA overnight. Gold!Remember you don't stop laughing because you grow old, you grow old because you stop laughing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,341 #9 October 18, 2012 Quote After being in LA overnight. I would expect the wheels to be gone and it sitting on cinderblocks. And the pilot's window broken out and the radio gone "There are NO situations which do not call for a French Maid outfit." Lucky McSwervy "~ya don't GET old by being weak & stupid!" - Airtwardo Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
