Thread: Why does the shuttle throttle on ascent?
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Old January 7th 07, 04:31 AM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,sci.space.history,sci.space.shuttle
Danny Deger
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Default So Navy Fighter pilots can fly the shuttle

"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 :-)

Danny Deger

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