Click on the test headings for the video clips… Test Hyb-B-1 Test spark gap igniter at 4.8V and 1A. Test Hyb-B-2 Test spark gap igniter with magnesium at 4.8V and 1A. Test Hyb-B-3 Test spark gap igniter with black powder from fireworks at 4.8V and 1A. Next Tests Setup a new test using 4.8V …
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Test:Hyb-A Purpose : To gain basic skills and knowledge associated with handling N2O and paraffin by demonstrating the combustion reaction between this oxidizer and fuel. Test Hyb-A-1: Test Hyb-A-2: Video of test Hyb-A-2
For upcoming hybrid rocket testing (Hyb-A-1), the paraffin rocket motor was secured to a test stand using two clamps and the nitrous oxide cartridge was weighed prior to the test.
Today two small solid rocket motors were manufactured. These motors will be used for initial proof of concept ground testing (Hyb-A-1). The purpose of this initial testing is to gain basic skills and knowledge associated with handling N2O and paraffin by demonstrating the combustion reaction between this oxidizer and fuel.
This weekend we met to kickoff our integrated propulsion system research program to demonstrate that a small 4-seater rocket plane can take off and land on a runway as safely and reliably as a jet aircraft. This research and development program is the foundation for confirming the jet and rocket engine configuration which can later be scaled …
