if you notice, only the left side has the joystick; the right side has the traditional control wheel of a G2. This aircraft has been modified to simulate the STS cockpit and is a training aircraft. There was no need to modify the right side of controls, since that is for the pilot trainer.
Thrust Reversers are used during the entire simulation
Flaps go 20 degrees down, and 30 degrees up
It never actually touches the runway during the simulation, the mains are 20' above the runway to provide the student with the same visual cues he/she would get in the Orbiter as it actually touched down...
wow, you would expect those wings to break off at that rate of descent and flare ups.. I can't understand how this would be comparable to the Space shuttle.. totally different configuration.
When you see this thing go over the space center heading towards the shuttle landing runway you think something is very wrong. It is really moving! Much faster approach than any fighter.
That's crazy stuff, I've heard they put the engines in reverse to simulate the gliding properties of the shuttle.
I think we can see the airspeed at 300kt @ 1:08 , and at landing (1:20) I think it's only 160kt, a bit slower than the shuttle at landing. It certainly looks slower.
if you notice, only the left side has the joystick; the right side has the traditional control wheel of a G2. This aircraft has been modified to simulate the STS cockpit and is a training aircraft. There was no need to modify the right side of controls, since that is for the pilot trainer.
becauseicanpostit 10 months ago
Gulfstream IIIB modified
fluturaku 1 year ago
@fluturaku
Incorrect.
It is a GII Modified.
The Main gear drops, nose gear stays up.
Thrust Reversers are used during the entire simulation
Flaps go 20 degrees down, and 30 degrees up
It never actually touches the runway during the simulation, the mains are 20' above the runway to provide the student with the same visual cues he/she would get in the Orbiter as it actually touched down...
And yes, it is one hell of a ride....
ReverendBow 7 months ago
@ReverendBow You are correct. Quite amazing. Those approaches are fast as hell.
sudoLinux666 4 months ago
I have heard this is the longest civil runway ?
HamburgAirport 1 year ago
@SuperTimberwolf44 about 200 feet per sec i'd say O_o
funthing1991 1 year ago
@supernaturalguy2009: its not an A320....its a gulfstream
paranoma87 1 year ago 4
im guessing its because of the joystick thats why they used the a320.. the real shuttle uses a joystick
supernaturalguy2009 1 year ago
im guessing its because of the joystick thats why they used the a320..
supernaturalguy2009 1 year ago
nice
mahada07 1 year ago
They got good pilot skill :D
dedeyun 1 year ago
My turn!!
deafrocket 1 year ago
Holy crap that's insane. I wouldn't want to experience that in an A320!
prorobo 1 year ago
@prorobo why a320??
fahoguagods 1 year ago
wow, you would expect those wings to break off at that rate of descent and flare ups.. I can't understand how this would be comparable to the Space shuttle.. totally different configuration.
LTF85199 1 year ago
good lord
audioiv 1 year ago
Flies like a brick
jschoofs 1 year ago 18
@jschoofs a brick with stubby wings :P
Elios0000 1 year ago
looks like fun to fly hehe.
andysim232 1 year ago
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leicam6 1 year ago 26
When you see this thing go over the space center heading towards the shuttle landing runway you think something is very wrong. It is really moving! Much faster approach than any fighter.
mpetry912 1 year ago
That's crazy stuff, I've heard they put the engines in reverse to simulate the gliding properties of the shuttle.
I think we can see the airspeed at 300kt @ 1:08 , and at landing (1:20) I think it's only 160kt, a bit slower than the shuttle at landing. It certainly looks slower.
Hynee 1 year ago
awsome footage
crapper1 1 year ago 2