Today was far more successful than the previous trip to the rock quarry for testing ejection charges. The nosecone popped off with little effort and sheared all shear pins! We now have a better idea of how much ejection charge we need to ensure proper separation and definitely had some fun testing!
Our new and improved logo for our WSU Aerospace Polos!
Recovery Team 1/30/15: has been and will again this weekend be testing recovery ejection charges out at the Pullman Rock Quarry. The 17th of January was our first time at the quarry testing and let’s just say we learned that we need to seal our fuselage better, re-drill sheer pin holes, limit the amount of entrances from the bulkhead to the electronics bay, use different ejection charges, and fill in old shear pin holes. This week, we have finished modifying the test stand, re-drilling holes, sealing holes, and modifying the actual connection for the igniter.
A big thanks goes out to VCEA and Jake Leachman for allowing 5 members of the Aerospace Club to attend the AUVSI Event in Warm Springs, Oregon this year. Paul, Eli, Kevin, Den, and Jon all spread out to network with almost every company that participated and were able to gain contacts who would be able to help out the club this year with our rocket design and manufacturing. Some individuals even offered to support the club financially. All in all, the event was well attended and well put on. A great experience for sure!
We even got a photo with the president of AUVSI!
