The morning started off with IFR weather due to the mist (outside air temperature = dewpoint) then became marginal VFR with a broken ceiling at 1100′. I waited it out til about 10:15am and then was able to get the Citabria into the air. I flew at 2500′ over Bridgenorth and Lakefield then back …
Cut five 5″ spacers to ensure to position the bottom firewall 5″ aft of the rear landing gear bulkhead. Used the dremel tool to open up the longeron and stringer holes for better alignment. Positioned the firewall using the spacers and clamps. Ensured vertical using a level. Confirmed distance from F22 firewall is 101.75″. Very …
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Setup for Test Hyb-C A small hole was drilled into the combustion chamber side of the cylinder. Wires for the spark gap igniter were inserted through the hole and into the cylinder. Paraffin was melted and poured into the cylinder and black powder was applied to the paraffin on the combustion chamber side. A small …
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About a dozen kids attended our model rocket day. We launched several rockets including a model of SpaceShipOne. Click here to see a video clip of the event.
Traced the longeron and stringer holes from the temporary firewall to the permanent bottom half firewall and cut out the new holes. Trial fit the bottom permanent firewall at the rear of the fuselage. More adjustments required before floxing in place.
