AVweb spoke this week with NASA Shuttle Carrier Aircraft (SCA) pilot Bill Brockett about his experience transporting Space Shuttles atop NASA's modified Boeing 747, from flight characteristics to emergency procedures. Brockett said NASA's SCA climbs at about 800 fpm with a Shuttle strapped to its back and the aircraft's handling is different in a number of respects. (www.avweb.com) More...
