On 7/12/2005 11:36, Stubby wrote:


Marco Leon wrote:

That actually brings up an interesting point. Does anyone know what
coordination needs to happen with the FAA? Are they even involved other than
clearing the airspace?

Marco Leon

"Blanche" wrote in message
...

"Mission Control clears SMS to Canaveral via thrust vectors, Up,
Hold Earth, right turns, expect further clearance in ten days."

I sure would like to have a type certificate for a space shuttle!
Their IFR flight plan must be bizarre.

The IFR flight plan is so you can play nice in the system with
everyone else. Given the Shuttle is the only vehicle in their
system, they don't have to play nice with anybody.

On the return flight, they're probably told:

"... if anyone gets in your airspace, give 'em the finger"

;-)

--
Mark Hansen, PP-ASEL, Instrument Student
Sacramento, CA