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.
Testing various mixtures to determine the best combination to use for igniting our hybrid rocket engines. Here is a short video demonstrating the 5 samples being ignited. It looks like the mixture for sample 4 or 5 would be most effective.
It was a great day yesterday with the three principal leaders of Beyond Blue getting together to set the direction for 2019 and beyond. We were able to better solidify our plans to progress the Blue Dart rocket test program which will be followed by the Blue Arrow suborbital spaceplane development program. As well, we …
This afternoon we ran field tests of our custom designed RC ignition system using a conventional model rocket. Three attempts were made and we had three successful launches this afternoon at our Crooked Creek Facility. Here is a short video of the tests. A remotely controlled ignition system is an integral part of our hybrid …
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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.
