At 14:00 09 May 2005, wrote:

Morning Kirk (with 2 K's)
When I was a staff puke at Langley (DOE) we worked
a proposal to stop
doing the overhead, pitch-out pattern because of safety
considerations.
The conclusion was it should be retained because it
was the fastest way
to get 4 ships back on the ground. It's also very enjoyable
to watch.


Made a career out of taking the fun out eh JJ? ;-)

I think someone said the gate is more efficient at
getting gliders on the ground because of more obvious
sequencing. Guess the Air Force proved it for us.

Can't fly my desk so I'll rattle JJ's cage one more
time...

See you at the cylinder!

9B