REFLECTOR: Shuttle Night Launch Aug 7

[Scott Baker]

Brent,
Pls keep in mind that NASA often wait to (literally) the last second to 
scrub a mission launch because of wx.  Come to the launch with a mindset 
that it will be delayed until the following day, or the day after because of 
evening thunder showers.  I've witnessed launches from 50miles and 25miles 
away from the launch pad.  The closer one gets to the launch pad, the better 
the experience.  The sound, vibration, and light are incredible!  It makes 
little difference where you fly and base the aircraft prior to the launch. 
Titusville, Melbourne, Merritt Island, Valkaria, Sebastian, even Orlando 
Executive are all viable options.  MLB and MCO have rental cars.  I suggest 
flying into MLB, getting a rental car, overnight in Cocoa Beach on the 
scheduled evening of the launch - and cross your fingers that the wx 
cooperates and NASA lights the candles.  It is truly an awsome sight!
I welcome you to Sebastian, but the view from here is less than dramatic - 
and we don't hear the rocket burn.  There are lots of viewing areas along 
area beaches.  Satellite Beach is popular.  You can pick up the launch 
early; the sound takes about 3-minutes to reach the beach.
Again, plan on the mission being delayed a day or maybe two - and you will 
be happy with the outcome.
Best regards,
Scott Baker

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "brent bourgeois" <bjb3013 at yahoo.com>
To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Monday, July 23, 2007 8:04 AM
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Shuttle Night Launch Aug 7


> launch set for Aug 7 , 7pm
> BB
> --- Scott Baker <sbakr at comcast.net> wrote:
>
>> Hello Brent,
>> There are several airports near the space center,
>> including Sebastian (X26)
>> which is 45-miles away.
>> I would suggest Melbourne Intl (KMLB) as a
>> destination with hotels nearby
>> and car rental on the field.
>> There should be no problems arriving before TFR's go
>> into effect.  Check
>> NOTAMs for TFR times.
>> Space Coast Regional (Titusville) and Meritt Island
>> are two more airport
>> choices near the space center.
>> When's the launch?
>> Scott B.
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- 
>> From: "brent bourgeois" <bjb3013 at yahoo.com>
>> To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list"
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>> Sent: Sunday, July 22, 2007 3:47 PM
>> Subject: REFLECTOR: Shuttle Night Launch Aug 7
>>
>>
>> >
>> >
>> > I need some input on flying to see a shuttle
>> launch.
>> > Where should I fly into and who treats
>> experimental
>> > best?
>> > Fly near and rent a car and go where?
>> > How bad are the TFRs?
>> > How early should I arrive?
>> >
>> > Its a night launch so I will have to spend the
>> night
>> > and fly home the next day. Any help would be
>> > appreciated.
>> >
>> > Thanks for the input.
>> >
>> > Brent
>> > New Orleans
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>> > N61VB
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
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