Yeah, at this point they might as well wait for the perfect weather forecasted for Monday:cool:
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Yeah, at this point they might as well wait for the perfect weather forecasted for Monday:cool:
I hope not! My wife has arranged alternate transportation to work tomorrow so that I can have the car! Is the shuttle still piggybacking the jet, and is it visible from any non-personnel areas?
I remember reading somewhere and now I cannot find it on what the highest wind speed they will fly with, does anyone have access to that? With sustained winds forecast in the low-mid 20 kts range for Friday morning this may or may not be the deal breaker.
According to NASA as of 18 mins ago, Enterprise is "officially" set to arrive Friday.
do we know which flight path they would pick then? I know there was a map a few pages ago, but not sure which would be applicable. I hope I can catch a good view from over by the Cradle...any thoughts on this?
Seems like tomorrow is going to be the day. NASA just put out a media advisory about it.
Quote:
MEDIA ADVISORY: M12-077
SHUTTLE ENTERPRISE TO FLY OVER NEW YORK CITY METRO AREA FRIDAY
WASHINGTON -- NASA managers, in consultation with Intrepid Sea, Air
and Space Museum officials, have selected Friday, April 27, to ferry
space shuttle Enterprise from Washington Dulles International Airport
to John F. Kennedy (JFK) International Airport in New York.
NASA's 747 Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) with Enterprise mounted atop
will fly at a relatively low altitude over various parts of the New
York City metropolitan area on Friday. The aircraft is expected to
fly near a variety of landmarks, including the Statue of Liberty and
Intrepid. After the flyover is complete, the SCA will land at JFK.
The Federal Aviation Administration is coordinating the flight, which
is scheduled to occur between 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. EDT. The timing and
exact route depend on weather and operational constraints. If the
flight is postponed for any reason, a notice will be issued.
**charges camera battery**
Well.........I'm planning to be out early!!! Batteries a getting charged, sensors and lenses getting cleaned.
Just received this high wind advisory for LGA for Friday issued by the Port Authority, seems somewhat worse than other sources are showing.
WINDS EXPECTED Friday 4/27 1AM - Saturday 4/28 2AM.WINDS FROM THE NW @ 15-30MPH AND HIGHEST GUSTS @ 40-45MPH THRU 10AM THEN 35-40MPH
Wunderground is still showing 22mph winds at JFK.
is anyone trying to stay local and catch a glimpse anywhere other than near the city?