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Thread: Shuttle Enterprise to New York April 23rd, 2012

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

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    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?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Chris S View Post
    Yeah, at this point they might as well wait for the perfect weather forecasted for Monday
    If it doesn't come in Friday, I hope it rains non-stop for the next week...

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    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.

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    Quote Originally Posted by LGA777 View Post
    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.
    Ladies and gentlemen, this is your captain speaking. We have a small problem.
    All four engines have stopped. We are doing our damnedest to get them under control.
    I trust you are not in too much distress. —Captain Eric Moody, British Airways Flight 9

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    According to NASA as of 18 mins ago, Enterprise is "officially" set to arrive Friday.

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    Quote Originally Posted by GothamSpotter View Post
    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,

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    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?

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    Quote Originally Posted by moose135 View Post
    If it doesn't come in Friday, I hope it rains non-stop for the next week...
    Shame on you, sir, for being selfish
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    Seems like tomorrow is going to be the day. NASA just put out a media advisory about it.

    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.
    Phil Gengler - NYCA's "other Phil"

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    **charges camera battery**

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    Well.........I'm planning to be out early!!! Batteries a getting charged, sensors and lenses getting cleaned.
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    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

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    Wunderground is still showing 22mph winds at JFK.

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    is anyone trying to stay local and catch a glimpse anywhere other than near the city?

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