Veetail88
Well Known Member
Just got done watching this. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=07nZxVxX8n4
It's about the guys who flew the rocket planes, Yeager, Crossfield, etc.
It strikes me funny that so many folks I know are amazed that I built an airplane myself and fly it regularly like it's magic or bizarre or something.
While what we do is a bit extraordinary to many folks, I can't help thinking how trivial it is in regard to those who've come before. We're really not experimenting on much, or pushing any kind of frontier here. Heck, the X-15 flew before I was born.
I really salute and honer all of those who've made our "hobby" possible. Thanks, Orville, Wilbur, Glenn, Chuck, Charles, Amelia and all the countless others that came before.
It's about the guys who flew the rocket planes, Yeager, Crossfield, etc.
It strikes me funny that so many folks I know are amazed that I built an airplane myself and fly it regularly like it's magic or bizarre or something.
While what we do is a bit extraordinary to many folks, I can't help thinking how trivial it is in regard to those who've come before. We're really not experimenting on much, or pushing any kind of frontier here. Heck, the X-15 flew before I was born.
I really salute and honer all of those who've made our "hobby" possible. Thanks, Orville, Wilbur, Glenn, Chuck, Charles, Amelia and all the countless others that came before.
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