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Space Shuttle Cockpit

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If you ever wanted to see what the cockpit of the Space Shuttle looks like check this out.

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AndyC wrote:Very nice. Where are the cup-holders?
"Where we're going, we won't need cup holders!"
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When examining that, don't forget to look straight up!
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What no DVR, Blue tooth??? :mrgreen:
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fishman wrote:What no DVR, Blue tooth??? :mrgreen:
Not so much as an AM radio! "rlol"

(I did see what appeared to be a Dell Laptop, though.)
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It's got a Dell laptop like I got. I wonder if it takes 15 minutes to boot up like mine does.

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All that hi tech and Bill you left your yellow shop light hanging on the equipment bay! "rlol" :smilelol5:
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AndyC wrote:Very nice. Where are the cup-holders?
Even though the Space Shuttle doesn't have to follow FAA rules, NASA protocol requires that the astronauts have their tray tables in the fully upright and locked position prior to take-off and landing. :mrgreen:
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AndyC wrote:Sounds dangerous. Sign me up :)
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sjfcontrol wrote:When examining that, don't forget to look straight up!
Is that Lionel Richie dancing?
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WildBill wrote:
AndyC wrote:Very nice. Where are the cup-holders?
Even though the Space Shuttle doesn't have to follow FAA rules, NASA protocol requires that the astronauts have their tray tables in the fully upright and locked position prior to take-off and landing. :mrgreen:
But... Do they get to be groped by the TSA?
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