Flight: 115 / PF01
Date: 29 Apr 13
Flight Time: 13 min
SS2 Pilot: Stucky SS2 CoPilot: Alsbury
GS Crew: Tighe, Shane, Bourgeois, Reid, Knupp, Bassett, Jaster, Bozarth, Gould, Colby, Zeeb, Morgan, Verderame, Keller, Cassebeer, Kalogiannis, Withrow, Kroese, Flynn
Objectives:
First powered flight
Launch weight expansion
Supersonic aero expansion (16 sec burn)
q structural expansion
Results:
Monday we “lit the candle” for the first time. SS2 control and handling was very positive during its first supersonic, rocket-powered flight. The motor operated as designed and provided a smooth but noticeable/ significant push through the sound barrier. The boost was terminated at the intended shutdown duration of 16 seconds. Trajectory was nominal with Mike & Mark topping out at 1.22 Mach and 56,200 feet. Post shutdown glide was nominal. The vehicle and the team performed as expected – excellent! We'd like to thank our team, our many vendors, and the support of Virgin for making today a possibility. The fun has only just begun!
Wątek: Virgin Galactic (Przeczytany 204641 razy)