Today we’re working out underwater egress procedures for the submarine. It’s more complication than you think.
What’s Happening at JPA
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“Welcome to the Rave.”
We converted a storage room in the shop into a studio for videos. I thought we should do something serious for our first test shot.
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Testing, testing, testing…
Still smiling after 2 hours. Bryan got the in sub duty on the latest system test series.
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Sub Work
Today we’re installing flyback diodes in all the valve and vents in the submarine. We’ll do the first one, then run through the checklist and put her through her paces. If all goes well, we’ll solder the diodes in the other 19.
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Low Altitude Testbeds for High Altitude Work
Our RC flying wing test bed swinging around for a pass.
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Ascender Engine Core
This is an AI generated image. The description I gave was of an engineer standing in the core of the Ascender airship’s plasma engine (while off) doing an inspection. We shall assume a clear cover over the exhaust end…
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High Flight
Photo looking down on one of our early Mach Glider test flights. The vehicle is flying at just over 70,000 feet. One of the advantages of operating high altitude platforms is you get to look down on your work.
