"Danny Deger" wrote in message
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"Danny Deger" wrote in message
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Why does the shuttle throttle to 3 Gs on ascent?


The answer is:

So Navy Fighter pilots can fly the shuttle :-)

Ah, is this so that they can let the AF pilots catch up?

Danny Deger

P.S. I was an Air Force figher pilot.

I was wondering why you of all people was asking this. :-)