[extropy-chat] FWD (TLC-Brotherhood) Re: Rutan - Space Ship One

[Terry W. Colvin]

[FAC - Forward Air Controller]


For you former Misty FACs.  I got this from Misty FAC Wells Jackson who is 
in Panama who got it from Misty FAC Don Sheppard, a TV analyst, who got it 
from Misty FAC Dick Rutan.  I think it has some interesting information in it.

Gene Rossel


Hi Mom,
This from Don Shepard who shared what Dick Rutan told him about the first 
successful space flight this morning....

>Subject: Rutan - space Ship One
>Date: Mon, 21 Jun 2004 20:36:21 EDT
>
>
>Talked to Rutan this PM - he was really, really high over Sapceship  One.
>Says they made space by 419' or something like that. Said lots  went 
>wrong. One
>of the trim tabs that control flight post supersonic went dead  (C/B popped)
>and that required Melville's diagnosis and intervention to control  the 
>pitching
>and shut down the engine (don't know if he shut it down, or the  system did).
>Without him on board the vehicle would have been toast - another  plus for
>"manned" space flight. Also, the loud "POP" was a "cowling" they put on  as a
>result of the bigger booster recently added - don't know if heat or dynamic
>pressure caused. Says they have great cockpit video.
>
>Dick said Burt is not the least bit interested in providing a "public
>shuttle" to space, but predicts he will soon tire of this and be on the "next
>project." Great question for an interview - What next, Mr. Rutan?
>
>Said Buzz Aldrin walked on to the stage and shook Melville's hand and said,
>"Welcome to a very special fraternity." Melville was stoked.
>
>Dick wants to go to Mars - think about it - the first Misty on Mars -
>wonder
>if there is any Martian triple-A? - Shep


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