Space Rocket History #157 – Apollo 7-The Flight Part 2

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CAPCOM Number 1 (Deke Slayton): Okay. I think you ought to clearly understand there is absolutely no experience at all with landing without the helmet on.SCHIRRA: And there no experience with the helmet either on that one.CAPCOM: That one we’ve got a lot of experience with, yes.SCHIRRA: If we had an open visor, I might go along with that.CAPCOM: Okay. I guess you better be prepared to discuss in some detail when we land why we haven’t got them on. I think you’re too late now to do much about it.SCHIRRA: That’s affirmative. I don’t think anybody down there has worn the helmets as much as we have.CAPCOM: Yes.SCHIRRA: We tried them on this morning.CAPCOM: Understand that. The only thing we’re concerned about is the landing. We couldn’t care less about the reentry. But it’s your neck, and I hope you don’t break it.SCHIRRA: Thanks, babe.CAPCOM: Over and out