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FAQ: [ DIALOGUE ]: "In the pipe, five by five" explanation. http://forum.alienslegacy.com/viewtopic.php?f=9&t=17275 |
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Author: | Russ Krook III [ Thu Jan 25, 2018 8:08 pm ] |
Post subject: | FAQ: [ DIALOGUE ]: "In the pipe, five by five" explanation. |
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. |
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