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Spaceship 2 video: things happening fast


Kent Ashton

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Marc commented recently (cozybuilder's list?) that there was only a 2.5 second window in which accidentally unlocking the feather could lead to destruction of the vehicle.  Below is a video with another crew.  It surprised me how fast this test happens.  You will hear an "unlock" call call pretty quickly after the engines fire.  

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H-khULLjtgU#t=66 

 

Gives one an appreciation how the unlock could have occurred too early.

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-Kent
Cozy IV N13AM-750 hrs, Long-EZ-85 hrs and sold

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From the pilot's voice you can sense some serious G forces.

 

What is that huge oval on the ground that appears just after the 0:50 mark?

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Honda_Proving_Center_of_California
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