The X-15-3 (56-6672) research aircraft is secured by ground crew after landing on Rogers Dry Lakebed.
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The X-15 #3 (56-6672) research aircraft is secured by ground crew after landing on Rogers Dry Lakebed. The work of the X-15 team did not end with the landing of the aircraft. Once it had stopped on the lakebed, the pilot had to complete an extensive post-landing checklist. This involved recording instrument readings, pressures and temperatures, positioning switches, and shutting down systems. The pilot was then assisted from the aircraft, and a small ground crew de-pressurized the tanks before the rest of the ground crew finished their work on the aircraft.1960sNASA Photo / USAF photo › X-15 Project Description