The rocket motor body is mounted to a dual sliding rail system for upcoming ground tests. Here is a short video clip. A force measurement scale is included in the test rig. Here is a short video clip. Next up will be connecting the remotely controlled ignition and O2 systems.
The heat duct transition piece was cut at a 45 deg angle on the square end. The 1″ hole under the left side longeron was re-opened using an electric drill. The back edges of the seatback were trimmed and sanded. The peel ply was removed from the front side of the seatback. 3-ply of UND …
Trimmed and sanded the transition piece then removed the inside foam and tape. Workshop temperature 24 deg C and humidity 55%. Mixed a batch of epoxy using 138g resin and 52g hardner. Poured some of the epoxy in a separate mixing cup and added glass balloons. Poured a bit of the micro into a smaller …
Workshop temperature was 24 deg C and the humidity was 58%. A batch of epoxy was mixed using 30g resin and 11g hardner. Epoxy was applied to 2-ply BID cloth then the cloth was placed around the heat duct transition piece and trimmed to size. Another batch of epoxy was mixed using 138g resin and …
Trimmed and sanded the rough edges at the top back side of the seatback/shoulder support. Sanded a radius on the forward corner of the shoulder brace. Trimmed and sanded the headrests. Vacuumed the sanding dust and cleaned up the workshop. Cut 2 ply of BID cloth to size to cover the shoulder support. UND cloth …
