Well, I'm back. It was really, really fun. I had a great time and I learned a ton! It definitely helped to have done some research, but you guys were right- I might have overdone it a little. :oops: I think that the acronyms, and the flight deck panels were the most useful. Thanks so much for everyt...

I'm sure I'll have a great time while I'm there- I really can't wait! :D Like I said, this is something I've wanted to do for a very long time. It's just a strange habit of mine- when I get excited about something, I need to devour some books on the topic. I just got back from vacation and really wo...

Wow, I'm impressed. This is going in my favorites. Whenever I get bored, I can always go play around on Mars for a bit.

Yeah, navigation may be one area I'm short in. I have a library sky map that I'm going to use for practice. I've been working on my sense of direction for years, but it still needs improvement. I haven't had time to go through all the links, and I don't think I'm going to be able to get a hold of an...

Thanks so much for those links! The space shuttle press reference I think will be especially useful. I'll try to find a copy of the space shuttle operator's manual before I go. Since it's the summer before my senior year, most of my time is filled with college applications and test prep (ACT retake ...

Hello. I'm new here, but am very excited to be a part of a space camper community. I'm going to Advanced Space Academy (6 day pilot track) for the first time this summer on a scholarship through the Air Force Association (anybody else AFA scholarships?). I've wanted to go since I was like 9, but it ...