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Old September 6th 07, 12:20 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
Dan Luke[_2_]
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The terminal building is meant to resemble a sand dune.

It kinda resembles something else, to me.

http://spaceportamerica.com/photo-ga...lery-spa1.html


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Old September 6th 07, 12:24 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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"Dan Luke" wrote in message
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The terminal building is meant to resemble a sand dune.

It kinda resembles something else, to me.

http://spaceportamerica.com/photo-ga...lery-spa1.html


Yer a depraved sicko! :~)


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Old September 6th 07, 01:40 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Dan Luke wrote:

It kinda resembles something else, to me.


It certainly looks... organic.

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Old September 6th 07, 02:41 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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("Dan Luke" wrote)
It kinda resembles something else, to me.

http://spaceportamerica.com/photo-ga...lery-spa1.html



Check those NOTAMs!

"No touch & go's for the next 7 days."


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Old September 6th 07, 04:10 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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"Dan Luke" wrote in message
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The terminal building is meant to resemble a sand dune.

It kinda resembles something else, to me.

http://spaceportamerica.com/photo-ga...lery-spa1.html


I can imagine the architect's train of thought:

"We need to create a design that is a welcome sight to the space passengers.
Something that will tell them that they're coming home..."

Marco


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Old September 6th 07, 04:36 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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On Sep 6, 9:10 am, "Marco Leon" wrote:
"Dan Luke" wrote in message

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The terminal building is meant to resemble a sand dune.


It kinda resembles something else, to me.


http://spaceportamerica.com/photo-ga...lery-spa1.html


Is the only time it gets wet when it rains?

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Old September 8th 07, 02:53 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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john smith wrote in news:46dff98d$0$16466
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In article ,
"Dan Luke" wrote:

The terminal building is meant to resemble a sand dune.

It kinda resembles something else, to me.

http://spaceportamerica.com/photo-ga...lery-spa1.html


Think about the name of the company that will be operating in and out of
that structure.


I bet those holes in the top bleed a little every time a 747 lands.
 




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