Tailwheel Conversion Handbook E-store
Our new Tailwheel Conversion Handbook is under final review and will be available within 1-2 weeks.
It will be available at our CreateSpace E-store for $20.63 US.
Our new Tailwheel Conversion Handbook is under final review and will be available within 1-2 weeks.
It will be available at our CreateSpace E-store for $20.63 US.
The left fuselage side had Masonite stuck to it and the Masonite forms had lumps of PVC foam stuck to it.
Masonite stuck to the outer surface of the left fuselage side was removed.
Next, any PVC foam that was stuck to the left side form was removed and glued back into the left fuselage side.
Any lumps of 5min epoxy on the left side form was removed.
I spent some time researching the best way to square off the fuselage sides and cut them to the proper length.
On Thursday March 17th, Chris Glos and David LeFrancois participated in a University of Texas Medical Branch led Commercial Spaceflight Passenger Training Study at The NASTAR Center.
They experienced simulated suborbital spaceflights using NASTAR’s high-performance centrifuge-based simulator. This simulator generated high onset-offset, sustained acceleration (“G”) forces similar to those experienced in commercial spacecraft.
Chris and David were trained on various human factors aspects of suborbital spaceflight and then evaluated during two full-scale versions of commercial spacecraft profiles. The maximum G-level was up to +4Gz (acceleration aligned in the head-to-toe direction, up to 4 times the force of gravity) and up to +6Gx (acceleration aligned in the chest-to-back direction, up to 6 times the force of gravity). During the study, they were trained on techniques that are commonly used to counteract the physiological effects of G-forces.
Here are some photos of the Centrifuge/Gondola ….
Videos of their flights will be available in a few weeks.
Thursday March 17th, two of our pilots will be participating in a University of Texas Medical Branch led Commercial Spaceflight Passenger Training Study at The NASTAR Center.
Our pilots will experience a simulated suborbital spaceflight at The NASTAR Center using its high-performance centrifuge-based simulator. This simulator is capable of generating high onset-offset, sustained acceleration (“G”) forces similar to those experienced in high-performance aircraft or commercial spacecraft.
They will be trained on various human factors aspects of suborbital spaceflight and then evaluated during a full-scale version of a commercial spacecraft profile. The maximum G-level is up to +4Gz (acceleration aligned in the head-to-toe direction, up to 4 times the force of gravity) and up to +6Gx (acceleration aligned in the chest-to-back direction, up to 6 times the force of gravity). During the study, they will be trained on certain techniques that are commonly used to counteract the physiological effects of G-forces.
Here are some excerpts from our Suborbital Pilot’s Ground School Manual on the topic …
Good health, hydration, and physical conditioning are variables that must be managed. Good physical condition is important and weight-bearing programs are more effective than aerobic training for combating g-forces. High g-force training and exposure needs to be undertaken by pilots/astronauts who are subjected to high levels of acceleration. Training should include the Anti-G Straining Maneuver (AGSM), use of anti-G suits and centrifuge or aerobatic flight exposure to g-forces.
We are excited about the opportunity to participate in this study and have been following our own advice from the ground school manual in preparation. See you in Philly on Thursday !
Using the grinder I sharpened up a few of the chisels. The chisels were used to remove masonite that was stuck to the outer surface of the right fuselage side.
Next, any PVC foam that was stuck to the right side form was removed and glued back into the right fuselage side.
Any lumps of 5min epoxy on the right side form was removed.