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Re: General Discussion Thread
Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2026 10:43 pm
by Wolfman
NASA’s WB-57 aircraft had a belly landing at Ellington Field today…
Re: General Discussion Thread
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2026 2:22 pm
by Poohbah
Wolfman wrote: ↑Tue Jan 27, 2026 10:43 pm
NASA’s WB-57 aircraft had a belly landing at Ellington Field today…
First rule of aviation: try to avoid hitting fixed objects, such as the Earth, with the airframe. Hope everyone is okay.
Re: General Discussion Thread
Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2026 3:38 pm
by Wolfman
Everything I’ve heard says the crew is fine.
Re: General Discussion Thread
Posted: Fri Jan 30, 2026 10:59 pm
by jemhouston
Wolfman wrote: ↑Tue Jan 27, 2026 10:43 pm
NASA’s WB-57 aircraft had a belly landing at Ellington Field today…
I've seen it coming into for a landing a few times over the years. Thrilling sight
Re: General Discussion Thread
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2026 1:37 am
by Wolfman
NASA’s going to have to go beg Congress on bended knee for the additional money to repair the aircraft…
Re: General Discussion Thread
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2026 3:42 am
by Poohbah
Wolfman wrote: ↑Sat Jan 31, 2026 1:37 am
NASA’s going to have to go beg Congress on bended knee for the additional money to repair the aircraft…
Some duct tape (to hold in place the pieces that are moving and shouldn't), some WD-40 (for the pieces that are supposed to move and don't), and it's good as new!
Re: General Discussion Thread
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2026 12:36 pm
by jemhouston
Are we sure NASA will try to get it fixed or get a high altitude drone to replace it?
Re: General Discussion Thread
Posted: Sat Jan 31, 2026 2:58 pm
by Wolfman
I don’t know.