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.
Paul Dye: What It Was Like To Bring The Shuttle Home From Orbit
Key Takeaways:
- Former NASA Senior Flight Director Paul Dye describes the Space Shuttle as the "most amazing winged aircraft ever built."
- In an in-depth video review, Dye explains the process of bringing the Space Shuttle, the largest glider ever built and capable of Mach 25, home from orbit.
- Paul Dye is also an Editor at Large for *KITPLANES* and has experience building aircraft.
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