Hybrid Rocket Motor Update – May 20, 2018
Took the RC ignition system out for some field testing today. Next up a few design improvements to the ignition system then we’ll test it again – this time to launch a small model rocket.
Took the RC ignition system out for some field testing today. Next up a few design improvements to the ignition system then we’ll test it again – this time to launch a small model rocket.
Taping the front fuselage section floor joints: Cut enough cloth to make two 17″ x 2″ pieces of BID tape and two 9″ x 1.5″ pieces of BID tape. Workshop temperature was 25 degC and humidity 53%. 134g resin and 51g hardner were mixed together. The BID cloth was wetted with the epoxy using a …
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Taping the floor to the front seat joints (seatback & fuselage sides). Workshop temperature was 24 deg C and humidity 51%. Cut 2 layers of BID cloth to cover two 2″x17″ and two 2″x19″ strips. Mixed 120g resign with 46g hardner to make a batch of epoxy. Wet out the BID cloth and the …
Cozy Experimental Aircraft Update – May 13, 2018 Read More »
Setup and initial testing of our remotely controlled ignition system. Here is a video of the workshop tests. The ignition system prototype is now being prepared for outside tests at our Crooked Creek Facility.
Taping the rear seat fuselage sides to the floor: Cut 2-ply of BID cloth to make two 2″ x 30″ and two 2″ x 13″ strips of BID tape. Workshop temperature was 25 deg C and the humidity 48%. A batch of epoxy was mixed using 124g resin and 47g hardner. The BID cloth …