Shuttle Enterprise to New York April 23rd, 2012

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2012-04-25, 02:58 PM
threeholerglory

i love these arguments...they get my jollies off. And you KNOW kenny is good for a hug, but only from behind.
2012-04-25, 02:59 PM
Matt Molnar

Looks like a NASA T-38 came in to JFK this morning to case the joint: http://flightaware.com/live/flight/NASA966
2012-04-25, 03:19 PM
moose135

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Originally Posted by Vidiot

amazing how they fixed the place on the leading edge of the left wing where they removed the chunk to test it...

They took a section of the leading edge off as part of the Columbia investigation, but I don't think that was the piece that they did the actual tests on, I think it was more to examine the structure of the LE, and then it was returned. I saw something the other night where they showed some of the testing, firing a piece of foam into a section of the wing, and it looked ugly...
2012-04-25, 04:38 PM
Perriwen

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Originally Posted by Derf

Ya trying to say you do not want to see our glider? Come on....you know you'll like it! ;)

Eh, your glider sounds okay. But what I REALLY want to see is your world famous pizza carts and see if the New York slice in New York is as good as they say.

I've had Chicago deep dish in Chicago...you have some stiff competition!
2012-04-25, 04:45 PM
wunaladreamin

One word...Grimaldi's.
2012-04-25, 04:50 PM
Derf

Quote:

Originally Posted by Perriwen

Eh, your glider sounds okay. But what I REALLY want to see is your world famous pizza carts and see if the New York slice in New York is as good as they say.

I've had Chicago deep dish in Chicago...you have some stiff competition!

MUAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Listen, I do not want to say that Chicago pizza is sh!t, but Chicago Pizza IS Sh!t.... I am just saying.....
2012-04-25, 04:52 PM
Perriwen

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Originally Posted by wunaladreamin

One word...Grimaldi's.

I'll keep that in mind for next visit. The funny thing is, with all the 'great' eating places they say are in New York, I don't remember a whole lot about the food the couple times I went. I remember a BBQ place on the first night, I remember a corner sub shop and taking the food across the street to eat in Central Park, and I remember a place near the hotel that, for the prices and dress code, had really, really subpar food and service.
2012-04-25, 04:58 PM
Speedbird1

Lee Goldberg on Eyewitness News weather just predicted wind gusts up to 30 mph for Friday morning. He said this could cause another delay for our shuttle. This is frustrating!
2012-04-25, 05:06 PM
Billbo1970

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Originally Posted by Derf

MUAHAHAHAHAHAHA

Listen, I do not want to say that Chicago pizza is sh!t, but Chicago Pizza IS Sh!t.... I am just saying.....

It's not ****, I've had both several times. Depends WHERE in Chicago you eat it, just like it does here. In fact pizza in Manhattan is all **** now (all the places I'VE tried anyway), you need to go to Brooklyn or Long Island to get good pizza in NY now.
2012-04-25, 05:08 PM
Billbo1970

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Originally Posted by Perriwen

I'll keep that in mind for next visit. The funny thing is, with all the 'great' eating places they say are in New York, I don't remember a whole lot about the food the couple times I went. I remember a BBQ place on the first night, I remember a corner sub shop and taking the food across the street to eat in Central Park, and I remember a place near the hotel that, for the prices and dress code, had really, really subpar food and service.

NYC has the average % of crappy & sub-par places... but when you multiply that % by the massive number of eateries, it means there are A LOT of crappy places you can try. You are especially more likely to get crap when you're eating in the vicinity of an attraction, the good places aren't usually super-close to the touristy sites, but a couple blocks away.
2012-04-25, 06:18 PM
Gerard

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Originally Posted by Speedbird1

Lee Goldberg on Eyewitness News weather just predicted wind gusts up to 30 mph for Friday morning. He said this could cause another delay for our shuttle. This is frustrating!

If it is I hope they decide by Thursday night!!:frown:
2012-04-25, 07:01 PM
alberchico

They should have postponed it for the weekend to begin with. Idiots.........
2012-04-25, 07:27 PM
Ari707

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Originally Posted by Derf

Eric.... He just needs a hug. If you come up to New York.... I will take care of you

1st.. I will take the day off and we can start by going to the Intreped, I hear that they are going to have a shuttle soon and it may be neat to take you to see it.
2nd, we will go to the Cradle of aviaion and I will show you a Concorde Model that is in storage, we will ponder over the Spirit of Saint Louis pondering if it was a real aircraft of merely a backup but not really official since it never really made the flight but still carries the Title Spirit of Saint Louis....
3rd, we will look at the Mockup of the X-29 and discuss how it was not a real airplane but is full scale unlike the Concorde Model.
4th, We will to Republic Airport where Phil D, John K, John M, Kenny and the other Kenny, Mario, Eric, Manny and I will be more than happy to give you a hug.

We like to share our beloved collection with others and I promise that the forum guys will be more than happy to show your our Space Shuttle that never went into orbit and could have been modified but never was so it is all just an irrelevant bunch of crap anyway. So come and enjoy our Orbiter, or Shuttle or Flying Brick..... we would love to have you -Cheers -Fred

don't forget the hall of science where they have a Titan II, an Atlas D, a Mercury replica capsule, and the first stage and engine from a Saturn V.
2012-04-25, 07:47 PM
yankees368

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Originally Posted by alberchico

They should have postponed it for the weekend to begin with. Idiots.........

I'm guessing they don't want to do it on the weekend because all employees involved might need to be paid overtime in that situation. This is already quite expensive for them.
2012-04-25, 08:01 PM
Perriwen

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Originally Posted by Ari707

don't forget the hall of science where they have a Titan II, an Atlas D, a Mercury replica capsule, and the first stage and engine from a Saturn V.

We have a REAL Mercury capsule and an entire Saturn V. ;)
2012-04-25, 08:28 PM
moose135

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Originally Posted by Perriwen

We have a REAL Mercury capsule and an entire Saturn V. ;)

Missile envy... :wink:
2012-04-25, 10:23 PM
Big Tim #70

After beating my brains for the last 48 hours...

1) At this point, I kind of hope they push it back to next week sometime.
2) Thinking I may try to do the same thing Chris, Fred, & I did for Red Bull. Head over to Ellis Island & get her flying up & down the Hudson with the city in the background. I just have a feeling it's going to be a madhouse around the airport & think the cops/security are going to be less than understanding...
2012-04-25, 10:39 PM
Gerard

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Originally Posted by Big Tim #70

After beating my brains for the last 48 hours...

1) At this point, I kind of hope they push it back to next week sometime.
2) Thinking I may try to do the same thing Chris, Fred, & I did for Red Bull. Head over to Ellis Island & get her flying up & down the Hudson with the city in the background. I just have a feeling it's going to be a madhouse around the airport & think the cops/security are going to be less than understanding...

I'm looking at a nice spot the south end of Battery Park City. Great view of the Harbor and Statue and the Hudson corridor. Also quick access to subway and uptown to work, a little late. LOL!!
2012-04-26, 08:49 AM
pgengler

Tomorrow's looking windy:

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KJFK 261120Z 2612/2718 08008KT P6SM BKN100 BKN200
FM261500 13014KT P6SM BKN070
FM261700 13015G21KT P6SM BKN030 OVC050
FM261900 14016G22KT 6SM -SHRA OVC012
FM262100 14012G21KT 3SM -RA BR OVC008
FM270100 VRB05KT 2SM BR OVC008
FM270600 30014KT P6SM SCT250
FM271400 31022KT P6SM SCT250=
2012-04-26, 09:14 AM
lijk604

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Originally Posted by pgengler

Tomorrow's looking windy:

Something tells me, an update will be posted later today. Can anybody say next week?
2012-04-26, 09:41 AM
Chris S

Yeah, at this point they might as well wait for the perfect weather forecasted for Monday:cool:
2012-04-26, 09:43 AM
Billbo1970

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?
2012-04-26, 09:53 AM
moose135

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Originally Posted by Chris S

Yeah, at this point they might as well wait for the perfect weather forecasted for Monday:cool:

If it doesn't come in Friday, I hope it rains non-stop for the next week...
2012-04-26, 10:05 AM
LGA777

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.
2012-04-26, 10:10 AM
Matt Molnar

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Originally Posted by LGA777

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.

Max crosswind is 20 kts. Not sure if that's just for landing or for the entire flight.
2012-04-26, 10:10 AM
wunaladreamin

According to NASA as of 18 mins ago, Enterprise is "officially" set to arrive Friday.
2012-04-26, 10:20 AM
LGA777

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Originally Posted by GothamSpotter

Max crosswind is 20 kts. Not sure if that's just for landing or for the entire flight.

If for landing only were good then as the forecasted winds are right down the runway,
2012-04-26, 10:43 AM
puckstopper55

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?
2012-04-26, 11:47 AM
gonzalu

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Originally Posted by moose135

If it doesn't come in Friday, I hope it rains non-stop for the next week...

Shame on you, sir, for being selfish :tongue:
2012-04-26, 11:48 AM
pgengler

Seems like tomorrow is going to be the day. NASA just put out a media advisory about it.

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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.
2012-04-26, 11:59 AM
yankees368

**charges camera battery**
2012-04-26, 01:21 PM
Zee71

Well.........I'm planning to be out early!!! Batteries a getting charged, sensors and lenses getting cleaned.
2012-04-26, 01:43 PM
LGA777

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
2012-04-26, 02:00 PM
yankees368

Wunderground is still showing 22mph winds at JFK.
2012-04-26, 02:14 PM
puckstopper55

is anyone trying to stay local and catch a glimpse anywhere other than near the city?
2012-04-26, 02:34 PM
yankees368

I think I will be at Inwood.
2012-04-26, 04:16 PM
DWaviation

I will be there where Jason is ;) Skipping school for it tomorrow no way to miss it!
2012-04-26, 04:21 PM
moose135

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Originally Posted by DWaviation

I will be there where Jason is ;) Skipping school for it tomorrow no way to miss it!

Just keep away from any golf courses...:tongue:
2012-04-26, 04:22 PM
yankees368

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Originally Posted by moose135

Just keep away from any golf courses...:tongue:

Nah its cool, we know a guy in the Secret Service now. (wait, maybe he was fired as a part of this Columbia thing?)
2012-04-26, 04:41 PM
gonzalu

Closest "spot" for pictures (subject-distance wise) will be Inwood Park but unfortunately, no tower shots from there :-(

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