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Forum: Rumours & News
11th Nov 2014, 21:37
Replies: 281
Views: 222,251
Posted By thcrozier

Altitude vs Mach speed on descent

I'd be very interested to know the altitude at which it goes subsonic on descent.
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Nov 2014, 23:55
Replies: 281
Views: 222,251
Posted By thcrozier

Talking Six Sigma

Some of the comments on the Guardian article seem to be from people who feel that unless VG can achieve current major airline safety, the entire endeavor should be stopped.

I think that's silly....
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Nov 2014, 23:22
Replies: 281
Views: 222,251
Posted By thcrozier

Locking device architecture

I wish VG would release a schematic and detailed description of the feathering and feather-locking machinery.
Forum: Rumours & News
7th Nov 2014, 16:30
Replies: 281
Views: 222,251
Posted By thcrozier

At the lower left corner of this diagram it says...

At the lower left corner of this diagram it says "feather actuation and lock pneumatically operated":

Size comparion - Virgin Mother Ship's SpaceShip Two versus White Knight's SpaceShip One...
Forum: Rumours & News
4th Nov 2014, 01:44
Replies: 281
Views: 222,251
Posted By thcrozier

If I had to guess, I'd say it was loaded with...

If I had to guess, I'd say it was loaded with them.
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Nov 2014, 22:58
Replies: 281
Views: 222,251
Posted By thcrozier

What actually unlocks?

Hart's comments in SAMPUBLIUS' link above suggest that the locking mechanism might have the secondary function of strengthening the structure.

Hart's bio: https://www.ntsb.gov/about/bio_hart.html
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Nov 2014, 20:12
Replies: 281
Views: 222,251
Posted By thcrozier

Mojave

Thinking about going out there and hearing the latest local speculation at the bar ;)
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Nov 2014, 19:46
Replies: 281
Views: 222,251
Posted By thcrozier

September 29, 2011

"Upon release, the spaceship experienced a downward pitch rate that caused a stall of the tails. The crew followed procedure, selecting the feather mode to revert to a benign condition. The crew then...
Forum: Rumours & News
3rd Nov 2014, 17:42
Replies: 281
Views: 222,251
Posted By thcrozier

Feather Lock

Is the "lock" an electronic switch or a mechanical cover?
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