Do a lot of flyers just launch a basic rocket or does it have to be dual deployed? I always felt just get the cert and leave the fancy builds for later. I was thinking about using a LOC Mini Magg for my L2??
I would like to do a dual deploy at some point but would rather build one after my L2 flight. Just want focus on the cert first.
You can use a DD rocket and simply do a single deployment and build the Ebay later after your certification.
I only did DD for my L2 because I didn't want the long walk. It definitely made it much more stressful - and it's why my first attempt was unsuccessful.
I'm all for everyone doing their certs the way THEY want to do things.
That said, here's my take:
I think that DD should definitely be a part of an L2 cert flight. I'm one of those that thinks that each cert level should be challenging to some degree, and that it makes sense to take your designing/building/flying skills up a notch or two each time. Otherwise, all you are really doing is flying on a bigger motor. This doesn't mean that things should be needlessly or overly complex - you can certainly "keep it simple" to some degree. But honestly, dual deploy is really not all that hard or difficult to do. As well, it seems to me that anyone flying J/K/L motors really should have this skill in their quiver. If you simply don't want to use DD to get the cert, then no big deal. But if you are avoiding it because you don't know how to do it, or that you feel it's too complicated or scary, well then I really question whether flying J/K/L motors makes sense for you at this time. Perhaps it would be best for you to fly a whole bunch more L1 flights, get comfortable with DD and the demands of bigger motors, and THEN take the next step into L2. What's the rush?
But again I will say this is MY TAKE, and what makes sense FOR ME. Others are free to do what makes sense for them, as long as they stay within the rules, keep it safe, and have fun.
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I think the L2 flight can be as simple as an L1 cert flight or even a non-certified flight, if you want it to be. You are not required to use electronics, and I don't think you are even required to build the motor. If you wanted to, you could buy a large 38mm or 54mm Aerotech DMS, drill the delay to what you want, and use motor ejection. At least that is how I understand it. (Caveat --- this is coming from a guy who has not even certified L1 yet.)
I think the L2 flight can be as simple as an L1 cert flight or even a non-certified flight, if you want it to be. You are not required to use electronics, and I don't think you are even required to build the motor. If you wanted to, you could buy a large 38mm or 54mm Aerotech DMS, drill the delay to what you want, and use motor ejection. At least that is how I understand it. (Caveat --- this is coming from a guy who has not even certified L1 yet.)
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