eclipsme wrote:
wrote:
On Jun 15, 11:56 am, "Peter Dohm" wrote:

There were at least four major issues that led me to presume the
story as
fictional.

The part that I found surprising was that it was written as if the
author was acting as pilot in command without having previously ridden
along on a flight with the orbiter mated. Generally you would think
that someone would be introduced to such a critical task in stages -
ride along as an observer, function as co-pilot and get a little
experience handling the mated combination, and only then be the pilot
in command. Maybe that is the case the author is only giving the
impression of being new to observations such as the tire odor, since
such things would be new to the reader.

Common, really? Some actually have a question of its veracity? Never
happened. Yea, right, Nasa letting the shuttle go 'site seeing'! lol.

Harvey

The Shuttle has landed here coupla times at the AFB near this town of
30 000 people. (Altus)

NASA is trying hard to put out some human interest these days - their
life depends on it!

Brian W