Paul Dye: What It Was Like To Bring The Shuttle Home From Orbit

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Key Takeaways:

  • Former NASA Senior Flight Director Paul Dye describes the Space Shuttle as the most amazing winged aircraft ever built.
  • Dye provides an in-depth review of the experience of bringing the Shuttle home from orbit after a mission.
  • The Space Shuttle is highlighted as the largest glider ever constructed, capable of flying at Mach 25.
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Former NASA Senior Flight Director Paul Dye describes the Space Shuttle as the most amazing winged aircraft ever built. Who could argue the point? In this in-depth video review, Dye explains what it was like to bring the Shuttle home from orbit after a multi-day mission. Don’t forget, the Shuttle was the largest glider ever built and one capable of flying at Mach 25. Paul Dye is also Editor at Large for our sister publication, KITPLANES, and has built a number of aircraft.

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