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Initial results from the flight test objectives include:
• Validation of the aircraft’s general per- formance and handling characteristics, with the addition of the recently installed pylon hardware.
• Continued validation of landing gear opera- tions including door functionality, and alternate gear extension.
In May 4 press release, Dr. Zachary Krevor, Stratolaunch chief executive officer and presi- dent said, “Today’s successful flight validates important hardware improvements to the carrier aircraft.
“The pylon is a crucial component of our combined launch system, and I am proud of the team’s timely and quality integration work that occurred since our last test flight. It is through their dedication that we continue to make steady progress toward achieving our next milestones of Talon-A flight tests later this year.”
In addition to testing the carrier aircraft, the team continues to make progress on system in- tegration and functional testing of two Talon-A test vehicles, TA-0 and TA-1
Family Day at Stratolaunch
On May 6, Stratolaunch opened the han-
gar to employees’ family members. Since my grandson works there, I had the wonderful op- portunity to see where all the magic happens!
No pictures were permitted inside the han- gar, but I can tell you it was a grand occa- sion with the emphasis on kids! Two bouncy houses, hot dogs, popcorn, cotton candy, a taco truck, special kids games, a CHP Patrol car with a table full of stickers and special items for kids and a huge booth selling shirts and hats with the Stratolaunch logo.
Outside we were treated to an up close and personal walk around the mega huge aircraft known as Roc. We were even allowed to take a peek inside the cockpit that is located in the right fuselage.
Photograph by Jim Mumaw
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The Stratolaunch aircraft flies over the Mojave Air and Space Port.
Six Pratt & Whitney 4056 engines, hy- draulic system, electrical systems, landing gear and windshields, among other major components were fitted onto the Stratolaunch aircraft from two ex-United Airlines Boeing 747-400s.
The yokes, rudder pedals, control seat rails, cockpit cabin floors, and instrument panels all came from the 747.
Soon the prototype Talon-A will be lifted into the pylon for a captive-carry flight.
Exciting times ahead for Stratolaunch!
Photographs by Mark Burdick
Above: The Stratolaunch pylon was on display during the Family Day. Right: The left landing gear of the Stratolaunch aircraft.
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Photograph by Mark Burdick Cathy Hansen gets a close up look inside the cockpit.
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