Frank and Ernest by Thaves for June 09, 2013
June 08, 2013
June 10, 2013
Transcript:
Frank: The phrase "pushing the envelope" came into common usage after Tom Wolfe used it in his book "The Right Stuff". Frank: He was describing test pilots with exceptional courage who were expanding the limits of flight. Frank: Ernie wants to become a test pilot and people ask me if he has the right stuff. Frank: Unfortunately, his level of courage can best be described by saying... Frank: ...Ernie is unable to push the envelope because he's terrified of getting a paper-cut!
edclectic over 11 years ago
I have the right stuff but sometimes it’s in the wrong place.
linsonl over 11 years ago
Something every pilot never forgets is that first solo….when it suddenly hits you that ……I am all ALONE in this airplane.
Perkycat over 11 years ago
Hey! Paper cuts are painful!
Neat '33 over 11 years ago
Um; Y’all should read the book on Chuck Yeager, the man that broke the sound barrier and OTHER scary things in various airplanes !!!
InTraining Premium Member over 11 years ago
and don’t lick it either…. ! ! !
bmonk over 11 years ago
In the original usage, the “envelope” was the limits of the airplane—how fast it could go, how high, how slow, and so on. The problem with pushing the envelope is that sometimes you have to deal with a broken airplane. Even before it hits the ground.