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Old 3rd Nov 2014, 11:09
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janrein
 
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Dynamic pressure, engine burn, feathering

Any drastic configuration change like feathering is not to be expected until well after q_max and most likely after motor burn-out (except perhaps for considerations as mentioned in Case Oneīs post, not sure if such considerations apply in the SS2 flight profile).

Could anyone enlighten about dynamic pressure vs time/altitude for SS2?

The video footage of the third powered flight shows feathering action just after motor burn-out.

p.s. Just read DontHangUpsīs comment, it does seem there is multiple use of the feathering system, interesting.
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