A local flier likes to fly with multiple shock cords, parachutes, and the like. He flew a bird a few years ago with over 100 feet of shock cord and 6-8 parachutes. When asked how many he used, he replied, "all of them." It was hilarious at the time.
Also called “impact deploy”…"Fencepost recovery"
I imagine there were a few comments about the Caffinator during development as well.A personal favorite was when I flew the A.C.M.E. Spitfire in public the very first time (at a NARAM). Didn’t realize there were a bunch (40+) people standing behind me to see this contraption self destruct. Upon liftoff I hear a lone voice “son of a bitch is actually stable!” LOL
Oh, how I’ve been there.During a HPR staging attempt as the booster separated
C'mon light....light...light...no don't light...please don't light.
Thank you. That was in 2011.Congrats on the cert, Pete!!!
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