And then, when I thought about joining the Air Force, flying seemed like a natural extension of the motorcycling experience. You're going faster, higher. You're operating a machine that's a lot more powerful than you are. Duane G. Carey American Astronaut More Duane G. Carey Quotes 0
And, actually it was interesting because I had done a lot of traveling in the United States and Canada and Mexico on my motorcycle; and I was really, it was the first time I had really gotten out of the Minnesota area to speak of. Duane G. Carey American Astronaut More Duane G. Carey Quotes 0
And, I was really impressed with how beautiful our country was and how friendly the people were. Duane G. Carey American Astronaut More Duane G. Carey Quotes 0
And, I wouldn't consider myself to be a natural pilot; I've had to work at it. Duane G. Carey American Astronaut More Duane G. Carey Quotes 0
And, obviously as a, as one who likes to travel around myself a lot, I think the Earth is a beautiful place. And, I'm looking forward to some new perspectives. Duane G. Carey American Astronaut More Duane G. Carey Quotes 0
And, one thing I definitely enjoyed personally, from a selfish point of view, was exploration and going to places that I had never been to before and learning, you know, meeting the people and getting to know, new sights and sounds, etc. Duane G. Carey American Astronaut More Duane G. Carey Quotes 0
And, so I set my goals on astronaut because, as a military aviator, it was, I considered that to be about the peak of a flying career. Duane G. Carey American Astronaut More Duane G. Carey Quotes 0
I consider myself to be very fortunate in my career, my timing has worked out. Duane G. Carey American Astronaut More Duane G. Carey Quotes 0
I could do exploration in this particular career field, and it was a goal that, even if I didn't reach it, it was so high it seemed almost impossible, but even if I didn't reach it, I would still have a good time and a very satisfying career. Duane G. Carey American Astronaut More Duane G. Carey Quotes 0
I see it as one of my jobs to make sure that, it sounds ridiculous, but to make sure the folks are eating, make sure folks are getting enough fluids, make sure folks are, you know, comfortable in the orbiter. Duane G. Carey American Astronaut More Duane G. Carey Quotes 0
I'm looking forward to coming back, back to Earth, the landing, the views. Duane G. Carey American Astronaut More Duane G. Carey Quotes 0
Now you're coming back to Earth, and things are getting more and more dynamic. Duane G. Carey American Astronaut More Duane G. Carey Quotes 0
Now, I've never flown in space; but the folks who have say that on landing day, you know, you've just spent maybe a week and a half, sometimes two weeks in orbit and you're used to the things happening slowly in space. Duane G. Carey American Astronaut More Duane G. Carey Quotes 0
One of the jokes on our flight is that, if we have a normal entry day going, the plan is for me... to actually take the orbiter first and fly it for maybe 10 or 15 seconds and then hand it on over to Scooter. Duane G. Carey American Astronaut More Duane G. Carey Quotes 0
Rendezvous day is the third day of our mission, and that's a big day for us. Duane G. Carey American Astronaut More Duane G. Carey Quotes 0
So, whenever Scooter was the Pilot, he never had a chance to fly the orbiter. So, the joke is: I'm going to have a chance to fly it first and hand it over to him. Duane G. Carey American Astronaut More Duane G. Carey Quotes 0
Those folks out in the space suits are going to be getting beat up. Duane G. Carey American Astronaut More Duane G. Carey Quotes 0
You know, piloting really isn't my hobby. And, it's probably not something I'd do in my spare time if I could do whatever I wanted to do. But, I'll tell you: if you've got to make a living, it's a great way to make a living! Duane G. Carey American Astronaut More Duane G. Carey Quotes 0