Removed the peel ply from the canard hardpoint layups and trimmed the excess fiberglass away from bulkhead F22. Sanded bulkhead F28 to fit into position 6.25″ from the front of F22. Used a plumb bob to centre F28 and a level to ensure F28 is level and then double checked the distances (6.25″) from F22 on …
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Here is a video of the #GirlsInStem #SpaceShipOne paper airplane event we hosted at our hangar.
Shop temperature was at 25 deg C and humidity was 44%. 4-ply BID cloth was cut for the reinforcement needed for the canard attach hard points. This is a corner layup on both sides (left and right) of bulkhead F-22 and the fuselage sides. Fiber orientation is at 45 deg and edges peel plied.
Assembled the conventional rocket. Assembled the SpaceShipOne rocket. Setup and tested the rocket ignition system. Assembled the launch pad. Weather permitting we will be launching on Saturday February 25, 2017 from our facility at Crooked Creek. 2017-02-24 Note: We have had to postpone our model rocket launches due to the weather. We’ll be rescheduling for …
Cleared the snow and warmed up the engine then went for a scenic ride around Rice Lake then over the city of Peterborough then back to the airport.
