WhiteKnightTwo descends as it flies chase for SpaceShipTwo during a drop test on Aug. 11, 2012.
| Flight: | 95 | ||
| Date: | 05 Sep 12 | ||
| Flight Time: | 3.1 hr | ||||
| WK2 Pilot: | Colmer | WK2 CoPilot: | Stucky | WK2 FTE: | Withrow |
Objectives:
Virgin Galactic WK2 pilot proficiency
Simulated engine out minimum control speed testing
Communication and radio navigation system performance testing
Results:
Static and dynamic Vmca test points completed at maximum continuous thrust at a build-up altitude. Long range VOR and communication performance successfully verified. ILS guidance and performance verified throughout the localizer coverage pattern.
| Flight: | 94 | ||
| Date: | 22 Aug 12 | ||
| Flight Time: | 1.3 hr | ||||
| WK2 Pilot: | Siebold | WK2 CoPilot: | Maisler | WK2 FTE: | Bassett |
Objectives:
Evaluate fuel ejector pump upgrade
Pilot proficiency
Results:
All objectives achieved.
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