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12 APRIL - STS-6 debrief

• pre-launch: go to KSC evening of L -3. Only systems brief & wx brief scheduled. L -1 clothes fit - try the clothes on, fill the pockets (suit hung in closet overnight). Last medical is L -1. LEH could be put on in white room or orbiter.... recommended MS's in orbiter

• pockets: Story carried velcro & bungees. Carry lightweight headsets. Add yellow tape.

• yellow booties accessible during ascent

• Launch: - add paper to kneeboard

- get "pillow" for launch (hard to read kneeboad without it)

- PTT/VOX (VOX sens of g not req'd in orbiter...2-5 OK)

- cockpit was bright - no light req'd

- jettison handle pinned

•Ascent: - dP/LT

- max q: vib only slightly higher

- bright flash at SRB sep (tail-off noticeable)

- Engine stow not noticeable

•Post-insertion:

- bring up return & Houston bag

- LEH's disconnected... all PEAP's, LEH's, harnesses stacked together