Monthly Challenge: December 2016

[Kalesin]

On December 8, John Glenn[en.wikipedia.org], pilot and astronaut of the Mercury Project, died.

This month's challenge is dedicated to him, "Godspeed, John Glenn"

Take a flight with the X-15 and orbital flight (Mercury Project) with the same astronaut (Nasa Agency) before Q2.1962

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=818260994

With Nasa Agency, make a flight with X-15 and orbital flight with Mercury Capsule before Q2.1962.

Won the best date.

In case of ties, win who first indicates the best date.

The challenges are posted on the Slitherine forums, Steam forums, Punta de Lanza forums and Twitter.

Remember that you will be immortalized in the Hall of Fame[slitherine.com].

[Northern Pike]

Nice challenge, and after a moment of silence for one of my favorite hero's, I proudly begin.
Three cheers for John Glenn,
HIP HIP HOORAY
HIP HIP HOORAY
HIP HIP HOORAY

[Northern Pike]

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=818496816
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=818496793

Que the bugles...
Raise the Flag...
1959.2

Put that in your pipe and smoke it Santa !!!

[Kalesin]

First entry, the race begins!

[Kalesin]

Improved dates: X15:1956.3 & MERCURY:1959.1

http://www.puntadelanza.net/Foro/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=17164&sid=e36f792642fe69284a227df9b67a6aba&start=75#p471789

[Northern Pike]

Nice.
I knew it was possible, but that was quick.
Do I hear 1958.4 ??? Going once... Going twice... Going....

[Northern Pike]

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=820268535
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=820268557

Here's my 1959.1 with Patricia Stanton piloting.
Almost had 1958.4 but ran out of money. ARGHHH!!!
Until next time, MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, and to all, a goodnight.... ><>

[logic observer]

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=823175517

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=823175527

1957 Q4

There is probably space for one or two quarters improvements but I will stop here.

[Northern Pike]

http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=823452857
http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=823452887

1957 Q3

Well, looks like you where right Mr. tcelvis, I was able to shave a quarter off.
Next....

[Kalesin]

After another intense space race, the winner of the monthly challenge is...

Northern Pike

Congratulations!!!

Take a flight with the X-15 and orbital flight (Mercury Project) with the same astronaut (Nasa Agency) before Q2.1962

Winner as performed achievement in 1957.3

(BUZZ ALDRIN'S SPACE PROGRAM MANAGER: Los Retos Mensuales[www.puntadelanza.net])

Monthly Challenge - Hall of Fame[slitherine.com]

Next Monthly Challenge coming soon...


http://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=839297855

[Northern Pike]

Thank you Mr. Kalesin. I humbly accept this award to close the year.
And to Mr. tcelvis, yourself and others who participate, your challenging competition is greatly appreciated. It helps me enjoy this wonderful game so much more.

Live Long and Prosper....
NorthernPike...><>

Update 1/13/17: Just realized something, I was born in 1957.3

[Kalesin]

Soon first 2017 Monthly Challenge, stay tuned (and Historical Roster MOD Update & more...)