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Posted by Greg D. Moore \(Strider\) on July 21, 2006, 6:28 pm
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> Michel wrote:
> > Do the astronauts push any button, flip any switch during shuttle
ascent?
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> > I have looked some launch video from inside cockpit and don't know if
the
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> > push something or only point at it.
> > If do so, which ones?
> Not a lot. They're basically along for the ride. The pilot's main job
> is during emergencies (not that there's a whole lot he/she can do
> during an emergency other than say "uh-oh"). During normal operations
> I'm only aware of one in-shuttle activity between SRB ignition and
> MECO:
> T+30s: ADI ATT switches to LVLH positions
> This happens right after the roll maneuver and it adjusts the attitude
> direction indicator. I think this is for the pilot's own benefit and
> has nothing to do with the flight.
They have in a few cases hit switches in response to alerts, such as the
engine inhibit switch on I think Eileen Collins' first flight to prevent it
from shutting down and forcing an abort.
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> After MECO things start to pick up as the OMS burns happen, the
> umbilical doors close, the computer programs are changed from launch to
> orbital operations, and so forth.
> Disclaimer: My info is dated, things may be different in the new glass
> cockpits.
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> I have looked some launch video from inside cockpit and don't know if the
> push something or only point at it.
> If do so, which ones?