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The Slow Mosquito (or flying a 8 year old E16-4W)

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10 years 10 months ago #6663 by jcsalem
Those at today's launch may remember a Aerotech E16-4W that "powered" my Big Mosquito to a very slow and low flight to about 30 feet. The motor never fully came up to pressure and the delay grain didn't even burn through so there was no ejection charge.

I checked the date code on the motor and it was from 2005. I guess old White Lightning is not the same as new. I'm going to file a MESS report anyway since there's no "use before" date on the motor.

Jim

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10 years 10 months ago - 10 years 10 months ago #6664 by billspad
Flis got a good picture of it.
Last edit: 10 years 10 months ago by billspad.

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