Shuttle Training Aircraft

get a hint

hint

seat positions

seat positions

Both ________ had a head- up display (HUD)

investigation

A(n) ________ showed that a bolt failed, releasing the part from the aircraft.

NASA

________ developed the STA using the Grumman Gulfstream II as the underlying aircraft platform.

onboard computer

A(n) ________ called the Advanced Digital Avionics System (ADAS) controlled the Direct Lift Control (DLC) and the in- flight reverse thrust during Simulation Mode.

post landing inspection

A(n) ________ showed that one of the 585- pound, 4- foot- wide, 5- foot- long thrust reversers had fallen off the aircraft.

shuttle commander

Every ________ practiced at least 1, 000 landings in this manner, as had each mission's shuttle pilot.

instructor pilot

The ________ deselected the simulation mode, stowed the thrust reversers, and the instructor executed a go- around, never actually landing the aircraft (on training approaches)

glide slope

The outer ________ aiming point was 7, 500 feet (2, 286 m) short of the runway threshold, and used PAPIs for visual guidance in addition to the MLS system.