I just bought our tickets for the LC-39 Observation Gantry. They must be busy - I was on hold for about 15-20 minutes.We're planning to drive out from where we're visiting the grandparents in Fort Myers during the day on the 24th, board the bus starting around 4:30, then stay overnight to do the tours on Thursday, which then also gives us the opportunity to be around for the backup date (bite my tongue). We got a multi-day admission for the 24th and 25th for $75, instead of the daily for $50, plus the launch transportation.Any tips and advice for a neophyte on what to bring to be comfortable and keep a somewhat-high-maintenance 12-year-old boy happy during the wait?E-gad... I've wanted to do this since I was about six years old. I can't believe it's next week.
We were able to make changes to our itinerary allowing us to overnight in Titusville. What, if anything, will we be able to see from there?
Do not forget bug spray. Bugs are absolutely terrible on base...
I'd love to bring my Falcon 9 1.0 model rocket, but it and the B6-4 engines and igniters wouldn't make it through airline carry-on screening, I suspect. Good idea about binoculars, I'll have to put 'em in the suitcase.
Now who's got a big NSF flag we can rally around?
Quote from: MechE31 on 02/16/2016 05:55 pmDo not forget bug spray. Bugs are absolutely terrible on base...Not in February. I walked around Merritt Island National Wildlife Refuge last weekend and no bugs.
I just cancelled two LC-39 Gantry tickets, if anyone called and they were sold out. (The grandparents didn't want to drive four hours there and back.)And recommendations on binoculars would be welcome - we have a 25+-year-old pair and they're okay, but if we can get another pair for a moderate cost that would mean we wouldn't have to trade off.
I also got a pair of Bushnell permafocus binoculars thinking they'd be better for my young son, but I think they're still really too heavy for that plan to work.
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We are just driving to Cocoa Beach to check in to the hotel. Assuming we arrive prior to the static fire, can you guys give me some indication of what/where I can be looking for to provide some confirmation of the test? I'm not sure how close we'll hear anything.