Re: Flying Shuttles out?

From: Mike Dicenso (mdicenso_at_seds.org)
Date: 09/03/04 

Date: Fri, 3 Sep 2004 15:57:50 -0700

On Fri, 3 Sep 2004, Tim K. wrote:

>
> "Mary Shafer" <miliff@qnet.com> wrote in message
> news:oi4hj05rp73ij3rgbfrnga3pok19nu4sl0@4ax.com...
>
> > I should probably mention that the military flies its aircraft inland,
> > out of the path of the storm, when such events are imminent. The
> > dispersal is about as routine as such an unusual event can be. It's
> > usually coupled with the evacuation of all but the most essential
> > personnel from the base, including dependents.
>
> Yes - apart from a single C-5 Patrick was "plane'less" by Wednesday night.

Yes, but the problem here is that the STS orbiters are not just any old
aircraft. These need a place where they can stay dry and uncontaminated
while awaiting the storm's passage. If the OPFs and VAB are damaged, then
they need a facility were they can be interned for the long term duration,
where they can be properly cared for.
-Mike