Finalised design - jet now above rocket
Finalised build location - Bristol
Finalised run site - Hakskeen Pan South Africa
In reverse order...
Hakskeen Pan: Nice playa. Despite the BSSC surveys, I have seen the same hard conditions at DV as well as soft conditions that they observed. It depends on season and drying conditions vs. the last flooding. For reference, Elmo in March, 2008 was hard as a rock and we left virtually no tracks towing the Fossett car around: I could push it with one hand (OK, I put some weight into it). After 9 years with no flooding, we sank 3" into Black Rock in October, 2007 and needed a pickup running 30% throttle just to get un-stuck.
Bristol: I applaud Richard for securing the use of a large and well built facility. It certainly lends itself to visitors and educational opportunities, as well as having plenty of space for the build.
Jet-over-rocket: Why are there 3 engines and an explosive monofuel (HTP) when one engine with no hypergolics would be safer, cheaper, and faster?
A side note: anyone interested in using HTP (high test peroxide) should research the database of accidents and safety issues associated with this rather dangerous substance. I have personal experience with peroxide and it going off uncontrollably and unpredictably.
I wish the Bloodhound team and Andy in particular all the best of luck and hope for their safe success in their endeavors.