DavidMcCann
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I would also like to see a certification process for RSOs. This certification should be limited to a specific term where the RSO candidate has to refresh and demonstrate their knowledge of any rule changes to recertify, kind of like CPR training.
Requiring L2 is basically a certification process. I think the L2 test is slightly dated, but thats easy to fix. I'd toss all hybrid questions to be honest.
An L1 test wouldn't be a terrible idea, mostly focusing on how to time delays, CG/CP (which is currently tested for L1), and recovery theory/safety.
I disagree with an electronic requirement for L2. This is where the idea of merit badges comes in. Do we need a cert process for all aspects of rocketry? An argument can be made both ways. On one hand, that's slightly obnoxious. On the other, clustering, staging, electronics, etc all have their own issues and skills to learn.