Gents,
I'd like a little help with an unconventional setup. I'd like to accomplish dual-deploy with a single airframe break utilizing a deployment bag. I'd also like to avoid the "free bag" setup, my flying field might make that problematic. I've searched on this subject here quite a bit, and while there's some really good info out there, none of the threads quite apply. So I figured I'd throw this out there.
Here's some pf the particulars-
I had Mike from MAC Performance make a custom 4" kit for me. It's am amazing piece of work, I'll post pics in a separate thread. He's quite the craftsman. I had him set it up a little differently to allow dual-deploy from a single airframe break. It still has a mid-mounted coupler av-bay, but it's permanently attached to the booster section. The forward airframe that contains the parachutes attaches to the coupler av-bay with screws. Nosecone separates like normal for deployment. Confused? Here's a quick hotel room sketch that may or may not help. I'll also attach the .ork file.
To help make make this happen I have some options. I currently own a few well used Archetype cable cutters. I also have an unused Rattworks ARRD. I'm also not opposed to purchasing a Tender Descender if that works better for a particular setup.
For electronics I own a Telemetrum and a Raven. I have also entertained a Marsa54 with a MarsaNet remote pyro gadget, possibly with the remote pyro in the nosecone.
Some things I'm unclear about are whether the main stays in the airframe after apogee deployment, or should it leave the airframe, staying contained in it's bag. Also unclear is the layout of the recovery harness, including where the loops go and what attaches where.
And and all help and insight is appreciated, even if you've never done anything like this before.
Thanks for taking time to read through this.
View attachment Singularity.ork
I'd like a little help with an unconventional setup. I'd like to accomplish dual-deploy with a single airframe break utilizing a deployment bag. I'd also like to avoid the "free bag" setup, my flying field might make that problematic. I've searched on this subject here quite a bit, and while there's some really good info out there, none of the threads quite apply. So I figured I'd throw this out there.
Here's some pf the particulars-
I had Mike from MAC Performance make a custom 4" kit for me. It's am amazing piece of work, I'll post pics in a separate thread. He's quite the craftsman. I had him set it up a little differently to allow dual-deploy from a single airframe break. It still has a mid-mounted coupler av-bay, but it's permanently attached to the booster section. The forward airframe that contains the parachutes attaches to the coupler av-bay with screws. Nosecone separates like normal for deployment. Confused? Here's a quick hotel room sketch that may or may not help. I'll also attach the .ork file.
To help make make this happen I have some options. I currently own a few well used Archetype cable cutters. I also have an unused Rattworks ARRD. I'm also not opposed to purchasing a Tender Descender if that works better for a particular setup.
For electronics I own a Telemetrum and a Raven. I have also entertained a Marsa54 with a MarsaNet remote pyro gadget, possibly with the remote pyro in the nosecone.
Some things I'm unclear about are whether the main stays in the airframe after apogee deployment, or should it leave the airframe, staying contained in it's bag. Also unclear is the layout of the recovery harness, including where the loops go and what attaches where.
And and all help and insight is appreciated, even if you've never done anything like this before.
Thanks for taking time to read through this.
View attachment Singularity.ork
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