Rocket Ignition Test 2

[RecklessTornado]

the worst part of waking up

[hantonr]

Yes simav8r, we noted this effect too. Dry ice was actually our second try after liquid nitrogen, which basically chilled the igniter wire enough that it broke before igniting the magnesium. Our next attempt will be in the field at 80-100,000ft. Hopefully it will be a success.

[simav8r]

I think the explosive results came from the fact that the CO2 from the dry ice accelerates magneseum fires. You mat want to try again with a different refridgeration method. Cool idea though.