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I'm trying to find video of Joe Walker's 30 April 1962 flight as it accidentally captured the then-highly classified A-12 Oxcart in the background that was dismissed as "ice coming off the engine"
His book "Always Another Dawn" is a MUST READ. Especially for nerds like me that want to hear more of the development details which he done such a good job detailing at a high level.
One of the greatest missed opportunities in all of aviation history was the Air Force and NASA's lack of foresight in not letting Crossfield continue in the X-15 program and allowing Chuck Yeager to join it. Crossfield was dropped because he was no longer a commissioned officer, Yeager was denied because he did not have a college degree. Could you imagine the feats that would have occurred had these two, possibly the greatest test pilots who have yet lived, been allowed to carry their rivalry to its ultimate conclusion in what was the penultimate x-plane? A further travesty is that neither of them were allowed to be astronauts, for similar reasons.
Yeager had given up test piloting after the X1A. He was barred from the Mercury Astronaut program for yes, the lack of a college degree but it was very unlikely he would have applied to be an astronaut, even if he had been eligible. For somebody of Yeager's stature, I think if he had expressed desire to become an astronaut, some rules would have been "bent" for him.
I, too, was hoping for a more precise interview date. He talks about the International Space Station in the present tense, so it's almost certainly post-2000. I think 2003 is a good estimate.
In fact the ship designer is into X planes himself. If you look at the Discoveries secondary hull from the bottom pov, you'll notice that it resembles the Valkyrie bomber.
We had the honor of having something we made (a sculpture)be chosen as a prop in the Picard series. That was really cool, since it is sitting right next to many other Star Trek symbols/relics/props. The name is Square Wave by Ivan Black (a kinetic sculpture). The artist also loves the show, and so do we. Geeky stories…🙂
I suppose the author of this piece is ignorant of the book from which the quote is extracted, otherwise he would remember Tom Wolfe's description of Scott Crossfield.
I believe that what really matters is to have (and celebrate) the very person behind the cockpit: Scott Crossfield, and you can listen to his words, rather than focusing on such a minute detail, as great as Tom Wolfe's book is, he is not Scott Crossfield.
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There are no words to express my reverence and admiration for that man.
@ 45:43 "No, no... the Dayton kid isn't sittin' on the fence dreaming anymore." Broke my damn heart :(
This is very interesting. Thank you for your service sir
Incredible interview!
Thank you
I'm trying to find video of Joe Walker's 30 April 1962 flight as it accidentally captured the then-highly classified A-12 Oxcart in the background that was dismissed as "ice coming off the engine"
His book "Always Another Dawn" is a MUST READ. Especially for nerds like me that want to hear more of the development details which he done such a good job detailing at a high level.
That sounds right up my street! Thank you for suggesting 🍻
I read it also. Great book. He was much more than just the first to fly the X-15. He was a member of the original design team.
This is a great interview. I'm wondering what year this was recorded. Thank you!
Around 2003
One of the greatest missed opportunities in all of aviation history was the Air Force and NASA's lack of foresight in not letting Crossfield continue in the X-15 program and allowing Chuck Yeager to join it. Crossfield was dropped because he was no longer a commissioned officer, Yeager was denied because he did not have a college degree. Could you imagine the feats that would have occurred had these two, possibly the greatest test pilots who have yet lived, been allowed to carry their rivalry to its ultimate conclusion in what was the penultimate x-plane? A further travesty is that neither of them were allowed to be astronauts, for similar reasons.
Yeager had given up test piloting after the X1A. He was barred from the Mercury Astronaut program for yes, the lack of a college degree but it was very unlikely he would have
applied to be an astronaut, even if he had been eligible. For somebody of Yeager's stature, I think if he had expressed desire to become an astronaut, some rules would have been "bent" for him.
When was this interview
Dronescapes should have posted the date of interview. It’s kinda important.
The producer could not place a precise date on this, but is seems it was around 2003
I, too, was hoping for a more precise interview date. He talks about the International Space Station in the present tense, so it's almost certainly post-2000. I think 2003 is a good estimate.
Crossfield is such a badass that star trek named the USS Discovery type ships the Crossfield class.
You are right!
In fact the ship designer is into X planes himself. If you look at the Discoveries secondary hull from the bottom pov, you'll notice that it resembles the Valkyrie bomber.
We had the honor of having something we made (a sculpture)be chosen as a prop in the Picard series.
That was really cool, since it is sitting right next to many other Star Trek symbols/relics/props.
The name is Square Wave by Ivan Black (a kinetic sculpture). The artist also loves the show, and so do we.
Geeky stories…🙂
I always enjoy running into other trekkies. LLAP
I suppose the author of this piece is ignorant of the book from which the quote is extracted, otherwise he would remember Tom Wolfe's description of Scott Crossfield.
I believe that what really matters is to have (and celebrate) the very person behind the cockpit: Scott Crossfield, and you can listen to his words, rather than focusing on such a minute detail, as great as Tom Wolfe's book is, he is not Scott Crossfield.