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Virgin Galactic
On Friday, April 6, 2018 at 8:45:53 AM UTC-4, AS wrote:
Virgin Galactic successfully completed another test flight. Out of curiosity, I looked up the reg.-number N202VG of the space plane. Turns out that it is registered as an Experimental Glider - without an engine! So that massive rocket sticking out the back is not an engine? Hmmm... the possibilities I see now .... Uli 'AS' Obviously, it's a Motor Glider! |
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Virgin Galactic
On Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 12:25:40 AM UTC-4, wrote:
"Sailplane and Glider" journal Feb 1952 describes use of jato motors on Pratt Read Gliders https://www.sailplaneandgliding.co.u...-no-2-feb-1952 So cool. Anyone else want to work on a STC for 1-26s... |
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Virgin Galactic
On Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 7:36:51 AM UTC-4, wrote:
On Sunday, April 8, 2018 at 12:25:40 AM UTC-4, wrote: "Sailplane and Glider" journal Feb 1952 describes use of jato motors on Pratt Read Gliders https://www.sailplaneandgliding.co.u...-no-2-feb-1952 So cool. Anyone else want to work on a STC for 1-26s... Wow - climb rate of 6,300fpm! I thought the 4,000fpm during the winch launch was a rush - I've got to get my hands on a few of them RATO motors. Thanks for sharing that link! Uli 'AS' |
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