When the Dropship piloted by Ferro is heading toward the colony at LV426, she makes the comment
"In the pipe, 5 by 5."
Most viewers thought it meant that their piloting was going fine. Here is a good explanation
as to what that comment actually means.
Explanation supplied by
SatoriEnd on the Replica Prop Forums (RPF) in 2011:
Quote:
"In the pipe" = in the correct parameters to enter atmosphere without burning up and
will arrive on target (in the movie there's a display with purple rectangles showing the calculated
(safe) flight path, hence "pipe").
"Five-by-five" = is an old signal strength check used by radio operators, it was a measure of signal
strength and (signal) quality both rated on a scale of 1 - 5 with 1 being the weakest / poorest
and 5 being the strongest / clearest.
In theory you could wind up with a signal that was weak but clear 1x5 or strong but garbled 5x1
or any combination in between. In essence she's reconfirming that she's in really good shape for
her entry.
_________________
"A writer needs a pen, a painter a brush, and a filmmaker an army." - Orson Wells.
http://www.rookscastle.comhttp://www.alchemyarms.com