kkeenan 13 #1 April 20, 2010 Nice landing by Discovery at Kennedy Space Ctr. a little while ago. This approach had a hell of a sonic boom - seemed louder than usual. Here's what it looked like as it flew over my building. Just before this photo, it had some nice wingtip vortices trailing it. Beautiful sight. Kevin K._____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #2 April 20, 2010 I didn't know it was coming, the boom made me jump! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
regulator 0 #3 April 20, 2010 I live in south texas. I few years ago I was coming home late one night and I saw something in the sky. It was so vibrant I got out of my car and watched it track across the sky. It looked like a giant sparkler...which was bright at the tip and it looked like it had smoke dissapating from the rear. I was sure it was a comet, until I went home and called the sherrif's department and they told me it was the space shuttle coming in to land in Florida. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,121 #4 April 20, 2010 The flash of a light landing is, hands down, one of the coolest things I've ever seen in the sky. Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #5 April 20, 2010 Quote The flash of a light landing is, hands down, one of the coolest things I've ever seen in the sky. Wendy P. You folks in TX get the lights and we get the boom. Don't know which is cooler! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,121 #6 April 20, 2010 I've heard the boom and seen the lights. I'll take the lights (but of course the boom happens every time, which is also cool) Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 13 #7 April 20, 2010 Quote You folks in TX get the lights ... I think there were no lights visible in TX this time. The approach path was farther north, across the CO, OK, AR area._____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #8 April 20, 2010 Quote I've heard the boom and seen the lights. I'll take the lights (but of course the boom happens every time, which is also cool) Wendy P. OK, I'll see your lights and raise you a launch. (I think a launch and a boom beats just the lights. ) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
muff528 3 #9 April 20, 2010 QuoteQuote You folks in TX get the lights ... I think there were no lights visible in TX this time. The approach path was farther north, across the CO, OK, AR area. We missed the boom here in Central Fla., too. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wmw999 2,121 #10 April 20, 2010 You got that one right! I'm heading there for the next one (hopefully it'll go on time). I've been before on a launch trip, but it didn't go on time. Hopefully this one will... Wendy P.There is nothing more dangerous than breaking a basic safety rule and getting away with it. It removes fear of the consequences and builds false confidence. (tbrown) Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wayneflorida 0 #11 April 20, 2010 Quote I didn't know it was coming, the boom made me jump! --------------------------------------------- Don't worry, there are only three more left to make you jump. Then you will have to be in Russia to hear the BOOM! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jumpervint 0 #12 April 21, 2010 Quote I didn't know it was coming, the boom made me jump! That's what she said!! I think I'm changing my sig line...... . . . . "Make it hard again." Doc Ed “A person needs a little madness, or else they never dare cut the rope and be free” Nikos Kazantzakis Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
champu 1 #13 April 21, 2010 QuoteThis approach had a hell of a sonic boom - seemed louder than usual. 3:00 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #14 April 21, 2010 Quote I think I'm changing my sig line..... That was a regular statement! You people are so dirty! She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wolfriverjoe 1,340 #15 April 21, 2010 Quote Quote I think I'm changing my sig line..... That was a regular statement! You people are so dirty! And that's why we love you so muchYou routinely rmake a "regular statement" that we can then twist just a little bit with our sick and twisted minds and... Voila! Instant sig-line material."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
skybill 18 #16 April 21, 2010 QuoteNice landing by Discovery at Kennedy Space Ctr. a little while ago. This approach had a hell of a sonic boom - seemed louder than usual. Here's what it looked like as it flew over my building. Just before this photo, it had some nice wingtip vortices trailing it. Beautiful sight. Kevin K. Hi Kev, Didn't see or hear anything, I live in NC. The weather channel did mention the landing and show a good video clip of the touchdown from several angles!! The Drag Chute deployment was picture perfect!! FYI "Endeavour" was the first Shuttle to employ the drag chute then all the others were retrofitted. The canopy is 40' dia. ribbon chute using a 4.15second reefing sys. Fun project!! I worked at Irvin Aerospace in the rigging dept. when they won the bid for the program.SCR-2034, SCS-680 III%, Deli-out Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BillyVance 34 #17 April 21, 2010 People in Tuscaloosa, AL reported hearing a sonic boom when the shuttle passed over."Mediocre people don't like high achievers, and high achievers don't like mediocre people." - SIX TIME National Champion coach Nick Saban Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lucky123 0 #18 April 21, 2010 This is on my list of things to do before I die Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 13 #19 April 21, 2010 QuoteThis is on my list of things to do before I die I'm not sure how long you're planning on living, but the last shuttle flight is scheduled for Sept., so you better hurry._____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PhreeZone 15 #20 April 21, 2010 Is September confirmed as a go? a few of us are looking at coming down for either July or September to watch the launch but I was thinking that September was flaky for financing and was subject to canceling.Yesterday is history And tomorrow is a mystery Parachutemanuals.com Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #21 April 21, 2010 Quote I didn't know it was coming, the boom made me jump! Cruzer came running into my office with his tail tucked between his hind legs. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PLFXpert 0 #22 April 21, 2010 Quote The flash of a light landing is, hands down, one of the coolest things I've ever seen in the sky. Wendy P. Does it look like anything compared to this? Agree, one of the coolest things I have ever seen. Paint me in a corner, but my color comes back. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pbwing 0 #23 April 21, 2010 OK, this maybe covered in another thread but where are the best places to watch the take off as well as the landing. I saw STS-3 and now I'd like to see it with my kids!! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
skymama 35 #24 April 21, 2010 Take off- Cape Canaveral. Landing- it depends on the weather. The take off is much more spectacular.She is Da Man, and you better not mess with Da Man, because she will lay some keepdown on you faster than, well, really fast. ~Billvon Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kkeenan 13 #25 April 22, 2010 QuoteIs September confirmed as a go? a few of us are looking at coming down for either July or September to watch the launch but I was thinking that September was flaky for financing and was subject to canceling. There are three more flights planned. Atlantis is scheduled to roll out to the pad tonight for a May 14 launch. After that, the schedule gets a little flakey. The next two launch dates are under review. The last one may move to November. I'll let you know when something more definite is announced. Kevin K._____________________________________ Dude, you are so awesome... Can I be on your ash jump ? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
