The featured pictures this time around are from Nesaru mission 5008 in March 22, 2014. On that mission, we had a second video camera filming from a different position on Nesaru — the avionics bay.
Here are two wonderful frame captures at apogee as the booster separates on the first of two flight events…
The aerodynamics test version of the XR-10 (XR-10/t) is taking shape, almost ready for a few test flights to verify the stability of this new design…
With exception to the red fin can section (which will be used as the project moves forward), all other items of the test article are either scrap parts. The silver nose section is my “night flight” setup — which is being used for this test as it has the correct dry weight for the purposes of this series of tests…
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(Cuyahoga Falls, OH – June 15, 2013)
The Comanche XR9 is showing part of her color scheme!
The booster section is nearing completion, and has received it’s first coatings of paint….also is sporting the American flag on the fins!
Comanche XR9 booster sporting its first colors!