360° SR-71 Cockpit Tour & Discussion

Join former SR-71 Blackbird instructor pilot, Jerry Glasser and former RSO, Doug Soifer for a tour of the two seats in the SR-71 Blackbird. This panel was part of the Air Zoo's SR-71 Spyposium event , Aug 12-15 2022.
The Air Zoo is a world-class, Smithsonian-affiliated aerospace and science museum, in Kalamazoo, Michigan, with over 100 air and space artifacts, inspiring interactive exhibits, full-motion flight simulators, indoor amusement park rides, a theater and over 100 education programs!

[@doncheadle4038]

i grew up in kalamazoo and when i found this channel i almost exploded with joy cuz i went to the air zoo all the time as a kid. keep making videos pls i love this sm

[@FernandoKronemberger]

Outstanding engineering for that time, when I wasn't even born yet... I was lucky to see one of these at Smithsonian Uzvar at DC. Now eager to visit Air Zoo

[@esphilee]

What a Great person, humble, recognise others contribution, respect his partners.

[@peterjones958]

This is just amazing to think these planes were designed and first flown in 1963. Great video thanks for sharing.

[@DavidSikesII]

Indeed. He asks why it's not a glass cockpit at the end, and I'm thinking to myself "Cause ICs literally didn't exist?" So incredible. This is such a good walkthrough, too.

[@brucekelemer9160]

This is so much cooler than the Cessna 172 I used to fly 😅

[@Bruno-TheMayors]

A bit more expensive too.

[@MikeY-do7dh]

Nice!

[@anonymousbotto]

very nice

[@Jetmets_951]

First
I love your sr71 videos

[@dks13827]

Air Force girl pilots back then ? News to me !!!!!!!!!!!

[@FOH3663]

Steam instruments, cables, control surfaces, projector ... yep, it's how it's done.

[@Jinn99]

Thank you guys for posting! Anyone know what question was asked at 29:55 and 51:50?

[@javiermachin1]

First question was about pilots selection requirement being married, & 2nd Q was about difficulty in refueling

[@Jinn99]

@@javiermachin1 thank you

[@KeithKman]

The rumor is all SR-71 pilots had to be married as there was a less likelihood chance the pilot would deflect to a communist country like Russia since they would be less likely to leave their wife and family. Looks like that rumor has been put to rest in this video.

[@johndybowski1408]

Sensas!

[@hunterelmore1746]

Space ship

[@boxterjeff]

What a crude machine. still better than a Mig 25

[@richardstewart5354]

And thats why we all cant go past the current Mach limits ........."No nitrogen gas",..........can now see why they went Electromagnetic engines

[@Carfeu]

Imagine the Russians seeing this in the 60s

[@ericolsen4935]

NKAWTG

[@realspacenerd]

I don't know why I have a masculine urge to press every button i can 🤤