To: Mike Fieschko
X-15 broke up due to improper re-entry attitude (like almost backwards). This was caused by faulty Attitude instrumentation. It really wasn't a control problem
To: Dead Dog
X-15 broke up due to improper re-entry attitude (like almost backwards). One broke in the middle on the ground due to a lousy landing. I've got the video around here somewhere.
234 posted on
09/29/2004 8:22:58 AM PDT by
asgardshill
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