You airn't never been lost until you've been lost at Mach 3. I learned
that bit of wisdom from an air force jock. I can get lost at 150 kts.


On Jan 6, 11:31 pm, "Danny Deger" wrote:
"Danny Deger" wrote in m...

Why does the shuttle throttle to 3 Gs on ascent?The answer is:

So Navy Fighter pilots can fly the shuttle :-)

Danny Deger

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