Monday, May 11, 2009

Shuttle Launch

Howdy! Liz is really excited to get me to post something on here so here goes...

I skipped a bit of class today to go and watch this. Everyone says the space program is almost over, so I figured I'd better see it while I have the chance. The video doesn't do it justice. It looks really far away but it is not that far. The best part was that it didn't make a sound as it lifted off. After the video ends (because the memory card was full) the sound waves got to us and it sounded like a big thunderstorm or something. I thought is was cool.

School is going great! In the next week or two I will be going solo. That means they will trust me alone with a helicopter and that's cool because a month and a half ago I really didn't know anything about them. There is a lot of information they throw at you in a short time but I've been getting it. A lot of studying and a lot of praying!

5 comments:

Lizi said...

GASP! I never thought I'd see the day...George is blogging! I'm so jealous you got to see the launch...next time I'll be there too. Thanks for posting...you're the best husband ever :) I love you and can't wait to see you in just a couple days!!

Laris said...

That's awesome that you're soon to be soloing! I am highly jealous. Just remember, never trust the fuel gauge!

dances alone said...

George, I just have to say
1)awesome video. That's neat.
2)way to go on the piloting-that's exciting!
3) how come you never blog yet you were able to put a video up, while I've been trying to do that for months and have never been succesful? I am awed at your brilliance. (and i can't even spell it!)

Mary Ann said...

How cool is your life? Launches, solo flights, sunshine....I miss the sunshine! I am glad you are living the dream!

Aly said...

Whoa! I am also very impressed with this blogging business. Do you think you could convince Steve to post? Hmm. That's so cool that you could see a launch. What a cool experience you guys are having. Good luck with the solo! Woo! Captain George!