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Old January 4th 06, 01:17 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting
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Default New FAA Commercial Astronaut certificate?

On 2006-01-04, john smith wrote:
Do you need three take-offs and landings to a full stop
before carrying passengers?


What are the required maneuvers for the one-hour of flight to fullfil a
BFR?


Setting a stable orbit
Changes of orbital inclination
Docking and undocking procedures
Gravitational slingshots
Atmospheric braking

Additionally, you must make three docking and undocking manoevres to a
full stop every 90 days to be current to carry passengers.

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