A Monkey on Your Back!

To date, there is no airplane or helicopter that can carry NASA's Space shuttle as freight inside its cargo bay; enter the Boeing 747 to do the trick. We'll discuss the exceptional skills needed by the crew and the aerodynamic, stability, and vibration challenges that raise the stakes when performing a Shuttle ferry flight. This iconic airplane and the Space Shuttle were meant for each other. 

Speaker: Faride Khalaf